Sub-Saharan Africa
Eastern DRC: Peace Negotiations Continue as Conflict Persists
The two main diplomatic processes aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity between DRC and Rwanda and the Doha Process between the Congolese government and the rebel coalition AFC/M23. Recent reports cite major territorial gains by the AFC/M23 amid continued violence and displacement.
Former DRC President’s Political Party Suspended
The People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy, founded by former DRC president, Joseph Kabila, has been suspended by the government for their alleged support for the M23 rebel group.
Rebel and Government Forces Clash in Goma
As conflict continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the death count once again rises.With more violence in Goma, including a shooting in a hospital, questions remain about the future of the peace talks.