DRC-Rwanda: Can Geneva talks break the cycle of war in eastern Congo?
Peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are underway in Geneva to address the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, particularly involving the M23 rebel group. Despite previous agreements, violence persists, leading to skepticism among local activists about the effectiveness of the new diplomatic efforts. The conflict is rooted in historical issues, including the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Why it matters
The continued conflict in eastern DRC has severe humanitarian consequences, including displacement and instability, and these talks represent an attempt to find a lasting resolution to a long-standing regional crisis.
M23 controls large parts of eastern DRC as Kinshasa and Kigali remain divided over security and sovereignty.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info The Washington peace deal between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will face a key test in Geneva on September 16-17, as the two sides return to talks on its implementation [Mandel Ngan/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 16 Sep 2026 16 Sep 2026 Goma, DR Congo – More than a year after the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed an agreement intended to end their confrontation, the two countries are back at the negotiating table in Geneva. In eastern Congo, however, the guns have not gone quiet.
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