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DRC
The contours of peace deal between Kigali and Kinshasa take shape

Combination of pictures Rwanda's President Paul Kagame (L) and President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi (R). © Fayez Nureldine, Ludovic Marin/AFP

Over three years after hostilities resumed with M23 rebels, the DRC and Rwanda are about to sign a peace deal in Washington. The ceremony sealing the deal will precede a meeting scheduled for late July at the White House between Presidents Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame. [...]

Published on 26/06/2025 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 5 minutes Olivier Liffran, Joan Tilouine

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New date for signing of peace agreement

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DRC President Félix Tshisekedi in Lobito, Angola, 4 December 2024.

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DRC
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Spotlight | DRC
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Spotlight | DRC, Rwanda
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