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AU welcomes DRC- M23 ceasefire deal

Qatar's chief negotiator Mohammed al-Khulaifi (C) stands between peace mediator Sumbu Sita Mambu, a high representative of the head of state in the Democratic Republic of Congo (seated-L) and Rwanda-backed armed group M23 executive secretary Benjamin Mbonimp (R) on July 19, 2025. [AFP]

The African Union has welcomed the signing of a ceasefire between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group, calling it a significant step toward peace in the conflict-ridden region.

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