African Union holds Kigali talks as fighting continues in eastern DRC
Summary
The African Union (AU) held talks in Kigali, Rwanda, to promote peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where fighting still continues. The discussions focused on implementing the Washington Peace Agreement, protecting civilians, cooperating on security, and boosting regional economic ties.Key Facts
- AU consultations took place on October 6 in Kigali, led by former African leaders including Sahle-Work Zewde.
- Prior meetings were held in Goma, eastern DRC, involving UN agencies and armed groups like AFC/M23.
- The talks emphasized respecting ceasefire commitments and protecting civilians from violence and abuse.
- Discussions in Kigali covered refugee protection and regional economic cooperation, including mining and trade.
- The Washington Peace Agreement, signed by DRC and Rwanda in June 2025, aims to improve security and reduce armed conflict.
- Another peace process, the Doha Framework, involves direct talks between the DRC government and AFC/M23 rebels.
- Kinshasa accuses Rwanda of supporting rebels (AFC/M23), while Rwanda accuses the DRC of backing the FDLR militia.
- The AU plans to continue dialogue in Kinshasa to support peace efforts and achieve agreement implementation.
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