DR Congo's government to take part in talks with M23 rebels in Angola
Former members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo and police officers who allegedly surrendered to M23 rebels arrive in Goma, Congo, February 23, 2025
THE DEMOCRATIC Republic of Congo’s government will participate in peace talks in Angola on Tuesday with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, a spokesperson said today.
A delegation representing DR Congo is currently in the Angolan capital, Luanda, for the talks, Tina Salama, the spokesperson for President Felix Tshisekedi, told reporters.
Mr Tshisekedi had earlier refused direct negotiations with the rebels.
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