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DR Congo sees breakthrough as officials and rebels agree to peace talk roadmap

DR Congo sees breakthrough as officials and rebels agree to peace talk roadmap
France 24 Tuesday 25 August 2026, 09:24 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are still in control of swathes of territory. After months of stalled peace talks, both sides have agreed to get the ball rolling again. FRANCE 24's Emmet Livingstone, in Kinshasa, has more.

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are still in control of swathes of territory. After months of stalled peace talks, both sides have agreed to get the ball rolling again. FRANCE 24's Emmet Livingstone, in Kinshasa, has more.
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