M23 rebel fighters have taken control of two towns in North Kivu province.
The eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been in conflict for more than 30 years.
The lives of millions of people have been affected due to the dozens of armed groups active in the area.
Most prominent among them is the March 23 Movement (M23), which is widely believed to be backed by neighboring Rwanda – allegations the Rwandan government has denied.
And M23 fighters have stepped up their offensive in recent months. They have captured two towns in recent days and are believed to be only 80 km (50 miles) away from Goma, the capital of North Kivu province.
So, will the regional leaders be able to broker peace to stop this conflict?
Presenter: Cyril Vanier
Guests:
Reagan Miviri – Researcher who specializes in the conflict in the DRC
Solomon Dersso – Founding Director of Amani Africa, a pan-African think tank working on peace, security policy and diplomacy in Africa.
David Munkley – Director of World Vision’s response to the conflict in eastern DRC
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2025-01-06 18:39:00
