Rwanda-backed M23 rebels accuse U.S. of failing as peace mediator
The Congo River Alliance (AFC), which includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemning recent U.S. Treasury sanctions against former DRC President Joseph Kabila. Meanwhile, Kinshasa's armed forces escalated ground battles and utilized drones against M23 outposts near strategic mining sites.
Date: May 9, 2026
Location: Eastern DRC, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Washington Post / AP