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DR Congo Ceasefire Set Amid U.S. Sanctions Warning

2/20/2026

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  • A ceasefire in eastern DR Congo is set to begin under the 2025 Washington Accords.
  • President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo affirms the government's commitment to peace.
  • The United States has warned of sanctions for violations and is coordinating with African partners to support the peace process.
  • Analysts say United States economic interests may promote stability, but lasting peace faces armed factions, including the M23 militia.