Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi has accused his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, of trying to divide the country and seize control of its resource-rich eastern region.

Speaking to members of the Congolese community in Egypt, Tshisekedi said Rwanda’s actions amounted to interference in DRC’s internal affairs. “Kagame wants to divide our country and annex the eastern part, which is rich in minerals,” he charged.

The Congolese leader also confirmed that peace talks between his government and the M23 rebels, brokered in Doha, would resume this week. He stressed that Kinshasa remained committed to diplomatic efforts aimed at ending years of conflict in the east.

“DRC is determined to pursue peace through dialogue, but we will also continue to defend our sovereignty,” Tshisekedi said.

Fighting between government forces and the M23 continues despite several ceasefire agreements. Both sides have repeatedly accused each other of breaching the truce.

Political analyst Teddy Mfitu said that Tshisekedi’s remarks reflected growing regional tensions. “His comments show the deep frustration in Kinshasa over what it sees as Rwanda’s ongoing interference,” Mfitu said. “However, lasting peace will require genuine political will from all sides and sustained pressure from regional mediators.”

–ChannelAfrica–.