African Union holds Kigali talks as fighting continues in eastern DRC

The African Union held consultations in Kigali, Rwanda, to advance the peace process in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where fighting continues despite diplomatic efforts. The October 6 discussions focused on implementing the Washington Peace Agreement, security arrangements, disarmament, refugee protection, and regional economic cooperation. The delegation included former Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde, former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi.