Congo, M23 rebels hold first talks after months of conflict

Members of the M23 rebel group stand guard as people attend a rally addressed by Corneille Nangaa, Congolese rebel leader and coordinator of the AFC-M23 movement, in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo February 27, 2025. PHOTO | REUTERS

What you need to know:

  • The fighting has raised fears of a wider regional war, as Congo's neighbours Uganda and Burundi also have troops in the region.