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Why Rwanda said no to Congo's peace overture

Cai Nebe | Isaac Mugabi
October 16, 2025

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for peace with neighboring Rwanda as tensions rise in eastern DRC. Kigali rejected the offer — raising fears of escalating conflict and failed diplomacy in the region.

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As tensions escalate in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), President Felix Tshisekedi made a public appeal to Rwanda's Paul Kagame, urging him to halt support for M23 rebels and embrace peace. Tshisekedi framed the moment as a historic opportunity for both leaders to choose reconciliation over continued conflict. Rwanda, however, rejected the overture, raising questions about the future of diplomacy in the region. DW's Cai Nebe speaks to Jean Baptiste Gasominari, a Congolese lawyer.

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