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Qatar hosts M23 rebel leaders in continued mediation efforts on Congo crisis
Kinshasa, March 28: Rebel leaders of the March 23 Movement (M23) have arrived for further dialogue in Doha, Qatar, which has been mediating the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local sources confirmed on Friday.
Rwanda welcomes M23 rebels' withdrawal from eastern Congo's town of Walikale
Kigali, March 25: Rwanda welcomed the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group's decision to withdraw from Walikale town, which it seized earlier in the week, as well as the Congolese government's decision to de-escalate hostilities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Angola bowing out as Congo conflict mediator: Presidency
Luanda, March 24: Angola said on Monday that it has decided to "relieve itself" as the mediator in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) conflict to focus on broader African Union priorities as its current chair.
Somalia welcomes mediation efforts to end DR Congo crisis
Mogadishu, March 20: Somalia welcomed the mediation efforts that have facilitated the meeting between leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
Congo, Rwandan presidents voice support for ceasefire during Qatar meeting
Doha, March 19: Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda met during a sit-down mediated by Qatar, during which they voiced support for a ceasefire in the eastern DRC.
Angola seeks to persuade Congo government to talk directly with M23 rebels
Kinshasa, March 13: Angola said it is trying to broker direct talks between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group in the coming days.
African-led peace efforts in Congo crucial to reducing regional conflict
Kinshasa, Feb 8: As hostilities escalate in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), African regional blocs are urgently pursuing African-led solutions to prevent a wider regional crisis.
Kenyan president says African leaders to convene summit on DR Congo crisis
Nairobi, Feb 4: Leaders from southern and eastern African countries have resolved to meet for a two-day extraordinary summit to discuss the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Kenyan President William Ruto said Monday.
Congo vows 'vigorous response' to rebel advances, amid regional mediation efforts
Kinshasa, Jan 30: Felix Tshisekedi, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), promised a "vigorous response" to advances of March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in the eastern DRC, amid peace efforts by regional groups.
Congo President to be no show at EAC's crisis meeting amid rebel group M23 advances
Kinshasa, Jan 29: Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), will not attend the crisis meeting hosted by his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto Wednesday, regarding the security situation in the eastern DRC, local media reported, citing sources in the presidential office.
DR Congo gripped by M23 advances, protests as regional mediation remains pending
Kinshasa, Jan 29: Tensions are running high in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as fighting between the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group and the DRC army continues in the eastern city of Goma, while civilian protests intensify in the capital, Kinshasa.
UN chief speaks with presidents of Rwanda, DR Congo over conflict
United Nations, Jan 29: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres talked over the phone with the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda to discuss the escalating conflict in the DRC, a UN spokesman said.