# DR Congo peace roadmap: Can it end the fighting?

https://mins.news/en/item/30771

- DW, 2026-08-24 16:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/dr-congo-peace-roadmap-can-it-end-the-fighting/a-78487489?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The Congolese government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed on a peace roadmap after talks in Geneva, including timelines and a ceasefire monitoring mechanism. But disputes over M23, Rwanda’s role, sanctions, detainees and political reforms remain. Analysts say implementation will be difficult amid mistrust, armed groups and competition over mineral wealth.

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