The M23-led rebel alliance and the Congolese authorities have agreed to work towards peace and halt fighting in eastern DRC, according to a statement released on Wednesday night during negotiations in Doha,

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have jointly pledged to halt fighting in the east of the country while they work towards a permanent truce.  The surprise announcement

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have agreed to pause fighting in the east of the country while they work towards a permanent truce, says a joint statement issued after talks in Qatar.