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DRC-Rwanda: Can Geneva talks break the cycle of war in eastern Congo?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

M23 controls large parts of eastern DRC as Kinshasa and Kigali remain divided over security and sovereignty.

Key facts

  • M23 controls large parts of eastern DRC as Kinshasa and Kigali remain divided over security and sovereignty.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:42:37 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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Sources

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