Negotiators representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels agreed to a peace roadmap. The US State Department, acting as mediator, released a joint statement announcing the agreement.
WHO:Negotiators representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels; US State Department
WHAT:Released a joint statement saying the DRC and M23 agreed to a peace roadmap
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 8:37 AM ET
WHERE:Democratic Republic of the Congo
WHY:The peace roadmap agreement was reached through mediation involving the US State Department.
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