President Félix Tshisekedi faces mounting international pressure as Washington urges swift approval of the Doha roadmap with the AFC/M23 rebel group.

By Burnett Munthali

Félix Tshisekedi, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has reportedly received a direct call from the White House.

The communication from Washington reportedly emphasized the urgency for Tshisekedi to sign the peace deal with the AFC/M23 rebel group.

Sources indicate that the White House warned of serious consequences should the DRC fail to formalize the agreement.

The peace roadmap is expected to be signed in Doha in the coming days.

This development comes ahead of President Tshisekedi’s planned official visit to the White House, signaling the high stakes of the agreement.

Observers suggest that the U.S. is keen on stabilizing eastern DRC, where clashes with M23 have fueled regional insecurity.

Analysts note that signing the Doha agreement could enhance Tshisekedi’s diplomatic standing internationally, particularly with Washington.

Failure to act, however, may complicate DRC-U.S. relations and raise concerns among regional and international stakeholders.

President Tshisekedi’s decision in the coming days will likely shape the trajectory of both peace efforts in eastern DRC and his diplomatic engagements abroad.