The U.S. and DR Congo are in initial talks to combat M23 rebels, with GOP strategist Joe Szlavik confirming the discussions. President Trump is set to name Massad Boulos as special envoy to the Great Lakes region, highlighting a U.S. commitment in the area.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is currently engaging in preliminary discussions with the United States in hopes of establishing a formidable alliance against the M23 rebel group. GOP strategist Joe Szlavik, present in Kinshasa, has confirmed that these early negotiations are taking shape between the Trump administration and the Congolese government. Szlavik also disclosed that President Trump is expected to appoint U.S. businessman Massad Boulos, the father-in-law of Tiffany Trump, as the U.S. special envoy to the Great Lakes region.

The ongoing talks between the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo signify a potential strategic alliance in the face of regional instability caused by rebel factions. The forthcoming appointment of Massad Boulos as the special envoy underlines the U.S. commitment to engaging more deeply in Central Africa’s geopolitical landscape.

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