# DRC and Rwanda security crisis in Great Lakes region

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drc-and-rwanda-security-crisis-in-great-lakes-region
> Updated: 2026-10-24T20:36:06.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The United States has urged the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda to honor the Washington Accords, specifically calling for a respect of the ceasefire, an end to drone strikes, and the avoidance of inflammatory rhetoric. As the MONUSCO mandate approaches its December expiration, the DRC and Rwanda are preparing a planning conference to discuss disarmament and security engagements, amid Kinshasa’s demands for Rwandan force withdrawals and sanctions.

In response to the ongoing security crisis in eastern DRC, Germany has offered to serve as a neutral mediator. German Deputy Foreign Minister Serap Güler met with President Félix Tshisekedi to propose coordinating mediation efforts with the United States and Qatar. During these discussions, Germany emphasized that Rwanda’s security concerns do not justify violations of international law or infringements on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DRC.

## Claims

- Germany proposed to act as a neutral mediator to facilitate peace in the Great Lakes region. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- German mediation efforts would be coordinated with the United States and Qatar. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Germany stated that Rwanda's security concerns do not justify violating the sovereignty or territorial integrity of the DRC. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The meeting included discussions on economic, cultural, and health cooperation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Germany will provide financial and technical support to address the Ebola epidemic in the DRC. (single source)
- President Tshisekedi emphasized the central role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordinating diplomatic relations. (single source)
- The Goethe Institut is undergoing institutional installation in the DRC. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Germany proposes mediation for peace in the Great Lakes region

Germany has offered to serve as a neutral mediator in the Great Lakes security crisis, coordinating with the US and Qatar to support peace in the eastern DRC while affirming Congolese sovereignty.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-proposes-mediation-in-great-lakes-conflict

### 2026-10-16: United States urges DRC and Rwanda to uphold peace agreements

The U.S. has urged the DRC and Rwanda to respect ceasefire agreements and the Washington Accords to ensure stability in the Great Lakes region amid ongoing security tensions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-states-urges-drc-and-rwanda-to-uphold-peace-agreements

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