Congo President Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of violating peace deal

Dec 8, 2025

Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi delivers a speech during the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, Belgium October 9, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman — Yves Herman

KINSHASA, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said in a speech to lawmakers on Monday that Rwanda is already violating its commitments under a peace deal mediated by Washington, undermining efforts to end fighting in the east.

(Reporting by Ange Adihe Kasongo; Writing by Ayen Deng Bior; Editing by Robbie Corey-Boulet)

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