DR Congo conflict: Nairobi to host talks between militia groups, government

The Second Regional Heads of State Conclave on the Democratic Republic of Congo convened in Nairobi, Kenya today. The Conclave was hosted by His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta and was attended by His Excellency Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo. [PSCU]

Nairobi will today (Friday) host and facilitate direct peace talks between the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and rebels who have seized parts of eastern Congo, State House Kenya said yesterday.

The consultative dialogue which will be held in Nairobi will bring together the various local armed groups and seeks to broker a long-lasting deal between the protagonists of the bitter conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.