M23 rebels have set up tax collection in eastern DRC to support territorial claims, while President Tshisekedi meets with Angola’s President Lourenço for mediation talks regarding the conflict with M23 forces.
Recently, the M23 rebel group has established an administrative framework and initiated tax collection in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The revenue generated from these activities is intended to bolster their efforts in territorial expansion. Concurrently, President Felix Tshisekedi of the DRC engaged in discussions with Angolan President João Lourenço, as Angola’s government seeks to mediate and resolve the ongoing conflict between DRC’s forces and the M23 rebels. This development highlights the ongoing instability of the region and the international efforts to address it.
In conclusion, the establishment of tax collection by the M23 rebels signifies a new phase in their governance efforts in eastern DRC. Meanwhile, President Tshisekedi’s diplomatic engagements with Angola aim to foster a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The situation remains tense as these events unfold, indicating a complex interplay between local governance and international mediation efforts.
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