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DRC and AFC/M23 agree on roadmap for peace negotiations

DRC peace talks AFC/M23 Doha Framework Agreement Minembwe ceasefire South Kivu conflict

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel alliance have agreed on a roadmap to advance peace negotiations. This agreement follows five days of closed-door talks held in Switzerland from August 17 to August 21, 2026.

The roadmap establishes sequenced steps and timelines for negotiations under the existing Doha Framework Agreement, which was signed in November 2025. To facilitate the process, the parties agreed to create a mechanism to monitor progress and address implementation challenges. They also reached an agreement on a standardized method for reporting alleged ceasefire violations.

A ceasefire verification mission is scheduled to arrive in the Minembwe region of South Kivu on Monday, August 24, 2026. This mission follows a reconnaissance effort conducted on August 20 with support from MONUSCO.

International mediators participating in the talks included representatives from the United States, Qatar, Togo, Switzerland, and the African Union Commission. Despite this diplomatic progress, fighting continues in the eastern provinces of North and South Kivu, where the security situation remains fragile.

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AFC/M23 · African Union Commission · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Qatar · Qatar · Switzerland · United States

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DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks [www.bbc.co.uk]
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DRC, M23 Rebels Agree On Roadmap For Peace Talks [www.theheritagetimes.com]
RDC e M23 chegam a acordo sobre roteiro para negociações de paz [www.rfi.fr]
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DR Congo, M23 fighters agree roadmap for peace talks: joint statement [www.newindianexpress.com]
RDC et AFC/M23 se retrouvent en Suisse pour tenter de relancer le processus de paix [www.rfi.fr]
DR Congo, AFC/M23 group agree on roadmap for peace negotiations after Swiss talks [www.france24.com]