Tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda flared in Brussels as President Félix Tshisekedi urged his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, to end support for M23 rebels in eastern DRC. The rebels have seized key mineral-rich cities since January, leading to thousands of deaths and mass displacements. Multiple international bodies, including the United Nations, have found evidence of Rwandan backing, although Rwanda denies these claims, calling them false. The standoff highlights the fragility of recent peace efforts, including US- and Qatar-brokered deals, as clashes continue on the ground and the path to lasting peace remains uncertain.
