M23 rebels have initiated tax collection in DRC to fund territorial gains. President Tshisekedi is engaging in mediation talks with Angolan President Lourenço to address the conflicts with M23.
The M23 rebel group has established their own administration and tax collection system in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This newly formed structure aims to generate funds to further their territorial ambitions. Meanwhile, DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi held a meeting with Angolan President João Lourenço on Tuesday, where they discussed mediation talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between DRC’s government forces and the M23 rebels. Today’s VOA 60 provides these significant updates.
The M23’s establishment of tax collection marks a strategic move to bolster their resources for territorial expansion. Concurrently, the meeting between Presidents Tshisekedi and Lourenço indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts to mediate and potentially resolve the violent conflict in the region, highlighting the complexity of the situation in the DRC.
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