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Melissa Chemam with RFI

Angola indicates M23 rebels are ready to begin direct peace talks on 18 March

A member of the M23 movement stands guard as people board a truck during an enrollment of civilians, police officers, and former members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), on 23 February 2025. AFP - MICHEL LUNANGA

Direct peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels will begin in the Angolan capital on 18 March, Angola's presidency said in a statement on Wednesday. The Congolese presidency has for now only acknowledged receiving the message.

Angola announced on Tuesday that it would attempt to broker the direct talks.

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