{
  "id": 2808555,
  "title": "DRC and M23 rebels agree on roadmap for peace in eastern Congo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/drc-and-m23-rebels-agree-on-roadmap-for-peace-in-eastern-congo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T15:00:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RFI English",
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    "url": "https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20260823-drc-and-m23-rebels-agree-on-roadmap-for-peace-in-eastern-congo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks. This development is part of an internationally brokered peace process aimed at resolving the longstanding conflict in eastern DRC.\n\nAccording to France 24, the two sides have agreed on the importance of a standardised method for reporting allegations of ceasefire violations. They also shared recommendations for constructive negotiations.\n\nThe US State Department, along with Qatar and other partners, has been supporting peace and stability in eastern DRC and the wider Great Lakes region. The parties expressed gratitude for this support, as reported by Doha News.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Doha News",
        "title": "DRC, AFC/M23 agree roadmap to advance Doha peace process",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/drc-afc-m23-agree-roadmap-to-advance-doha-peace-process",
        "published": "2026-08-23T12:12:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "DR Congo, AFC/M23 group agree on roadmap for peace negotiations after Swiss talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/dr-congo-afc-m23-group-agree-on-roadmap-for-peace-negotiations-after",
        "published": "2026-08-23T12:15:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Congo, M23 rebels agree to peace roadmap",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/congo-m23-rebels-agree-to-peace-roadmap",
        "published": "2026-08-23T12:37:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/dr-congo-and-m23-rebels-agree-roadmap-for-peace-talks",
        "published": "2026-08-23T12:52:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "DR Congo, M23 agree roadmap for peace talks after five days of negotiations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/dr-congo-m23-agree-roadmap-for-peace-talks-after-five-days-of",
        "published": "2026-08-23T17:53:15.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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