War in the DRC’s east: Will there be a ‘push for diplomatic means to end this conflict’?

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi insisted his troops were mounting a « vigorous » response to Rwanda-backed fighters advancing in the country’s perennially troubled east and slammed the international community’s « silence and inaction ». All the while, President Paul Kagame warns Rwanda is ready for « confrontation » as he rejected criticism over his backing for M23 rebels. For in-depth analysis, FRANCE 24’s Oliver Farry welcomes Dr Manenji Mangundu, Oxfam International Country Director for the DRC.