Angola has stepped into the spotlight with a bold proposal: a ceasefire between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and M23 rebels set to begin February 18. The move comes after high-stakes talks in Luanda involving African Union mediators and regional leaders. ✨
President Joao Lourenço of Angola confirmed the plan, but stressed it hinges on a "public declaration of acceptance" from both sides. Preparations for broader peace talks in Luanda are also underway, though details remain under wraps. 🕊️
Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe delivered a reality check, tweeting that past 2024 and 2025 agreements collapsed due to "lack of political will" from Kinshasa. His blunt X post warned: "Stacking peace deals won’t work without action." 💥
With fighting ongoing in eastern DRC, the world watches to see if this week’s proposed truce can survive skepticism—and history. 📅
