After efforts by other African leaders failed, finally the Emir of Qatar has succeeded in bringing together the DR Congo President, Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan Head of State, Paul Kagame in Doha
Following several months and failed attempts, the leaders of the two nations currently at loggerheads have finally met in what could be described as ‘No Man’s Land.’ Thanks to the diplomatic efforts of Qatar.
Democratic Republic of Congo president Félix Tshisekedi has met his Rwandan counterpart and sworn-rival Paul Kagame for peace talks in Doha under the mediation of His Royal Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar.
In Doha, Tshisekedi who had sworn to only meet Kagame ‘in heaven,’ has engaged in peace talks with his Rwandan counterpart following several months of security tensions between the two countries.
Apparently, Rwanda is being accused of fuelling the chaos in the eastern part of the DR Congo by allegedly funding the coalition of two rebel groups, the Congo River Alliance (AFC) and March 23.
An official dispatch from the State House in Kinshasa has confirmed the meeting between the two East African leaders, held under the auspices of the Emir of Qatar.
“On Tuesday March 18, 2025 in Doha, Presidents Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame met, at the initiative of the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, within the framework of his good relations of cooperation and friendship with both countries,” the statement by the Congolese government reads.
Kinshasa has further indicated that Tshisekedi and Kagame had agreed and committed to a ceasefire as well as continued dialogue through the Luanda and Nairobi peace processes.
“The two Heads of State reaffirmed their commitment in favour of an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. The modalities of implementation of what was agreed will be specified in the coming days within the framework of the findings of the Luanda and Nairobi Processes,” the statement adds.