A joint statement was released announcing an agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the AFC/M23 rebel alliance. This development follows a series of negotiations. The talks involved multiple parties, including representatives from the DRC government and the rebel alliance, as well as mediators from several countries.

The agreement outlines a plan for peace talks. Details of the plan are available, but the outcome of the talks is not yet clear. Further information on the agreement and the peace process can be found in the joint statement released by the US Department of State.