Fatshimetrie, your go-to source for information, offers you a deep dive into the heart of a burning news story: the M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda, recently took control of the strategic town of Kamandi-Gîte, on the shores of Lake Edward, just 10 kilometers from Kanyabayonga, in the Lubero territory, located in North Kivu.
This occupation marks a key step in the ongoing conflict, at a time when the ceasefire declared as part of the Luanda peace process seemed to be a sign of appeasement. The M23 rebels are thus strengthening their hold on the region, having the ability to influence traffic on Lake Edward and illegally collect taxes from local fishermen, thus posing a threat to the stability and well-being of the populations.
This episode raises crucial questions about the effectiveness of the Luanda process and highlights the persistent challenges facing the region. In this tense context, experts from the DRC and Rwanda have worked on a plan for the disengagement of forces and the neutralization of the FDLR, an agreement awaiting validation by the foreign ministers of the two countries at the next meeting scheduled in Luanda.
To analyze this complex situation, we give the floor to eminent figures:
– Achille Kapanga, lawyer and independent analyst specializing in security,
– Martin Ziakwau, doctor in international relations and university professor, expert in security dynamics in eastern DRC,
– Henry-Pacifique Mayala, coordinator of the Kivu Security Barometer, involved in monitoring events and security issues.
Together, they will provide new insight into the issues and prospects in this troubled region, thus offering readers an in-depth understanding of the current situation and the challenges to be met for peace and stability. Stay connected to Fatshimetrie to closely follow the development of this complex and crucial news.