Rwanda and DR Congo Presidents Reaffirm Ceasefire Commitment in Qatar Talks

The leaders, hosted by Qatar's Emir, agreed to an immediate ceasefire but provided no details on implementation amid ongoing M23 rebel dominance.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi met in Qatar, mediated by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to address the escalating conflict in eastern DR Congo.
The leaders reaffirmed their support for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, as outlined in a prior African summit agreement.
The M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, continues to control key cities like Goma and Bukavu after launching a major offensive in January that has claimed over 7,000 lives.
The joint statement from the Qatar talks described the meeting as 'fruitful' but failed to specify how the ceasefire would be implemented or monitored.
Efforts to secure peace remain hindered by mistrust, competing mediation initiatives, and the impact of EU sanctions targeting M23 leaders and Rwandan officials.