Rwanda & Congo River Alliance

Rwanda: Rwanda is accused by the DRC, UN, and Western governments of backing M23, though it denies this. The peace process could lead to reduced tensions and potential lifting of sanctions if Rwanda withdraws troops, but current accusations and sanctions weigh on its international standing.

Congo River Alliance: The AFC is the political wing of M23 and a party to the talks. It received prisoners released by the DRC as part of the peace process, indicating its role in the negotiations.

Rwanda: Rwanda>>> has closed its land border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> as a precautionary measure against the spread of Ebola.

Congo River Alliance: The Congo River Alliance, a rebel alliance controlling parts of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, confirmed an Ebola case in South Kivu and is involved in the areas where the outbreak is spreading.