M23 rebels capture another town in DR Congo, say Qatar-led mediation talks 'not our business'

M23 rebels

Members of the M23 rebel group in Goma, North Kivu province, on January 30, 2025. 

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What you need to know:

  • Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame called on Wednesday for an immediate ceasefire after a surprise meeting in Qatar's capital Doha, their first direct talks since M23 stepped up its offensive in January.