Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo established their Joint Oversight Committee on July 31 to supervise the Washington peace accord from June 27, 2025. Representatives from the United States, Qatar, Togo, and the African Union attended as observers during this first session. The committee will address peace deal violations, resolve disputes between parties, and assess implementation progress. Officials chose leadership positions, established operating procedures, and prepared foundations for a Joint Security Coordination Mechanism.
Fighting continues between M23 rebels and local militias in Masisi territory despite the agreement. The Congo River Alliance has accused Kinshasa of breaking the ceasefire terms. Regional experts express concern that trust between the two nations remains weak without the rapid deployment of verification teams. Both governments thanked international partners for their support in creating this oversight structure. The Joint Security Coordination Mechanism will hold its inaugural meeting as the next phase of implementation efforts.
Fighting continues between M23 rebels and local militias in Masisi territory despite the agreement. The Congo River Alliance has accused Kinshasa of breaking the ceasefire terms. Regional experts express concern that trust between the two nations remains weak without the rapid deployment of verification teams. Both governments thanked international partners for their support in creating this oversight structure. The Joint Security Coordination Mechanism will hold its inaugural meeting as the next phase of implementation efforts.
