Congolese church leaders push for peace talks between government, rebels

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo and the Church of Christ arrive for a meeting with the leader of the political military coalition in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Wednesay, Feb. 12, 2025. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • The church-led diplomacy is the latest push for a resolution as anxiety rises in the capital Kinshasa, with some officials seeking to leave amid fear of a coup.