After months of intense fighting in the ongoing decades-long conflict, the warring Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 group have released a landmark joint statement emphasizing an “immediate” pause in hostilities. The announcement came on Wednesday from both parties, who have been engaged in a bitter struggle that resulted in M23 capturing several Congolese cities. They have pledged to maintain this ceasefire until negotiations between them reach a conclusive agreement.
Source: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20250424-dr-congo-and-m23-announce-joint-pledge-to-reach-ceasefire
