Lourenco’s gamble: Interests in Angolan leader’s quest to broker peace in Congo

Angolan President João Lourenço.

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Angola has once again failed in its attempt to bring the main parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict—the Congolese government and the M23 rebels—to the negotiating table. Despite this setback, Angolan President João Lourenço remains determined to push forward with the peace initiative, viewing it as a necessity for both regional stability and Angola’s own security.

Talks have collapsed