Angola Indicates M23 Rebels Are Ready to Begin Direct Peace Talks On 18 March

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.

The Southern African country has been trying to mediate a lasting ceasefire and de-escalate tensions between Congo and neighbouring Rwanda, which has been accused of…