By Editorial,
The much-anticipated Ministerial meeting in Luanda, aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, ended without a consensus between Rwanda and the DRC on committing to direct talks with the M23 rebel group for a political solution.
The summit, which was expected to be a turning point in efforts to de-escalate the tensions between the two nations, faced significant obstacles.
Despite calls for dialogue, particularly from the President of Angola, João Lourenço, who is acting as a mediator, both sides failed to reach an agreement.
Rwanda and the DRC remain deeply divided over how to engage with the M23 group, which has been a central player in the ongoing instability in the region.
In the backdrop of the summit, DRC officials, including President Félix Tshisekedi, have repeatedly threatened to pursue regime change in Rwanda, further complicating the diplomatic situation. END