US EditionDRC and M23 Rebels Sign Ceasefire Deal in Doha
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, JUL 21 – The Doha ceasefire sets July 29 and August 18 deadlines for full implementation and a final peace accord in eastern DRC's conflict involving M23 rebels, aiming to halt decades of violence.
- In Doha, Qatar on 19 July 2025, representatives of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance/M23 signed a declaration of intent committing to a permanent ceasefire and roadmap for restoring state authority.
- Following the June 27 2025 peace agreement between DRC and Rwanda under Qatar mediation, eastern DRC has endured decades of conflict, prompting renewed negotiations building on the pact.
- A final accord is expected by August 18, with negotiations beginning by August 8, according to regional analysts.
- Africa CDC `applaud the political courage of all parties for choosing dialogue over confrontation`, and Africa CDC commits to supporting health efforts in the region.
- Negotiations for a comprehensive peace agreement begin by August 8, with a final accord expected by August 18 under a joint verification mechanism and Qatar’s Foreign Ministry emphasizing its role as a neutral facilitator.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is "close" to peace, said the Minister of the Interior on the night of Monday to Tuesday, referring to a ceasefire agreement signed with the armed group M23, supported by Rwanda.
DRC and M23 rebels sign ceasefire deal in Doha
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels signed a ceasefire deal in Doha on July 19, 2025, committing to halt hostilities and begin formal peace talks by August 8. The agreement, brokered by Qatar and backed by the African Union and U.S., includes prisoner releases, the return of displaced people, and restoration of state control in rebel-held areas. While welcomed internationally, concerns remain over implementation—especially regarding …
After three months of direct discussions in Qatar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the political-military group AFC/M23 signed a declaration of principles in Doha on 19 July 2025, which was concluded under the auspices of the Qatari authorities, laying the foundations for a future peace agreement and marks a step forward in the mediation efforts begun in recent months. An agreement well received by the Congolese opposition party Nouvel …
The Doha Declaration, which includes a permanent ceasefire, sets out the commitment to start formal negotiations between Kinshasa and M23 in the near future.
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