Congo and Rwanda Leaders Engage in Talks About Eastern DRC Issues
In an unexpected diplomatic twist, the leaders of Congo and Rwanda convened this Tuesday in the sultry climate of Qatar. It marked the first direct dialogue since early this year, when Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured two pivotal cities nestled in eastern Congo, a region renowned for its vast mineral wealth.
The encounter between Congo's President, Felix Tshisekedi, and Rwanda's Paul Kagame is indeed a pivotal moment, forged under the watchful eyes of their Qatari hosts. Released in a joint declaration, the congregated…