Angola's President João Lourenço, alongside representatives from the African Union, has made a renewed call for a ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following a meeting with DRC President Félix Tshisekedi in Luanda. This appeal comes amidst ongoing violence in the region, notably perpetuated by the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group, which has been involved in clashes for decades. The eastern DRC, a resource-rich area bordering Rwanda and Burundi, remains heavily affected by the M23's resurgence, which began last year with the capturing of significant urban centers and continued assaults despite various diplomatic efforts aimed at stabilizing the situation.