Tshisekedi Demands Essential Action in Eastern DRC Peace Talks With AU Panel

Eastern DRC Peace Processes – Update

Kinshasa — October 10, 2026: President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi received a high-level African Union Panel of Facilitators in Kinshasa on Friday.

Moreover, he reaffirmed the Democratic Republic of Congo’s commitment to ongoing diplomatic efforts.

He insisted that Eastern DRC Peace Processes must now produce concrete and verifiable results on the ground.

The delegation consisted of four former heads of state—Sahle-Work Zewde of Ethiopia, Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya.

Moreover, Catherine Samba-Panza of the Central African Republic and Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana were also part of the group.

They met with Tshisekedi at the presidency.

According to the statement, the meeting formed part of a 72-hour mission.

Moreover, discussions centered on the Washington and Doha peace processes, Eastern DRC Peace Processes, with commitments not yet implemented.

Tshisekedi used the occasion to restate Kinshasa’s continued engagement with the diplomatic tracks.

He shifted emphasis toward measurable action.

Additionally, the Head of State reaffirmed the DRC’s commitment in the ongoing diplomatic processes.

He insisted on a concrete and verifiable application of the subscribed commitments, the presidency said.

The visit to Kinshasa marked the final leg of a regional shuttle by the panel.

In the days before, the facilitators had held consultations in Goma, where they met representatives of the AFC/M23.

Meanwhile, they met Rwandan President Paul Kagame.

Additionally, the African Union has tasked the panel with supporting a six-month roadmap.

It aims to coordinate mediation efforts, including the Washington track and the Doha process within the Eastern DRC Peace Processes.

The eastern DRC crisis has persisted for years.

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It is marked by the advance of the M23/AFC coalition.

Additionally, there are mass displacement and repeated cycles of fighting despite successive agreements.

Both the Washington and Doha frameworks include provisions for ceasefire monitoring.

Additionally, they include the neutralization of certain armed groups and steps toward political dialogue.

Implementation has lagged.

Additionally, there are continued reports of violations and limited progress on key security and humanitarian measures.

Kinshasa hosts the panel and stresses the need for concrete and verifiable follow-through.

Moreover, this signaling shows that further diplomacy must be followed by observable changes in the east.

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