The ongoing mediation talks between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the AFC/M23 rebel group are set to be relocated from Doha, Qatar to Switzerland.
This development was reported by journalist Wembi Steve, who closely follows the situation in eastern Congo and has insight into the inner workings of the AFC/M23 movement.
According to his report, delegations from both the Congolese government and AFC/M23 are scheduled to meet in Switzerland on Monday, April 13, 2026. The meeting aims to resume negotiations that had previously been taking place in Doha under Qatari mediation.
The talks will also be closely monitored by the United States, which has played a role in facilitating the initiation of the dialogue process.
The decision to relocate the negotiations comes amid growing security concerns in Doha. The city has recently experienced repeated missile attacks linked to Iran, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The move to Switzerland is expected to provide a safer and more stable environment for both parties to continue discussions aimed at resolving the conflict in eastern DR Congo.