Congo (DRC) Says It Accepts Angola's Ceasefire Principles

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-13T07:28:03+00:00

The Presidential Office of the Democratic Republic of the Congo issued a communiqué on the 13th stating that it has taken note of Angola's initiative regarding a ceasefire between the DRC government and anti-government armed groups, and that DRC President Félix Tshisekedi has "accepted the ceasefire principle." The communiqué stated that Tshisekedi, in a spirit of responsibility, de-escalation, and seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict, has accepted the ceasefire principle and expressed appreciation for Angola's continued efforts in promoting peace and stability in the Great Lakes region of Africa. However, the communiqué did not specify a ceasefire timeline. (CCTV News)

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2026-03-13 07:28:03

The Presidential Palace of the Democratic Republic of the Congo issued a statement on the 13th saying that they have taken note of Angola’s initiative regarding a ceasefire between the DRC government and anti-government armed groups. President Tshisekedi has “accepted the principle of a ceasefire.” The statement said that Tshisekedi, in a responsible manner, aiming to de-escalate the situation and seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict, has accepted the ceasefire principle and expressed appreciation for Angola’s ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability in the Great Lakes region of Africa. However, the statement did not specify the timing of the ceasefire. (CCTV News)

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