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Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic relations after 18-month rupture

As of September 2026: Mediator; Qatar hosted the first Belgium-Rwanda talks in June 2025

Belgium and Rwanda restored diplomatic relations on Tuesday, 18 months after Rwanda severed ties over the war in eastern Congo. Both governments will reopen embassies, starting with small staffs led by interim chargés d'affaires.

Updated Sep 23

Trump–brokered DRC–Rwanda peace deal tested by renewed fighting

Force in Play

As of May 2026: Regional mediator hosting parallel Doha talks between DRC and AFC/M23

In early 2025, the Rwanda-backed M23 rebellion and its allies seized Goma and Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, displacing millions. The United States stepped in and brokered the June 27 Washington Accord.

Updated May 9

Notable Quotes

"As a mediator, Qatar has always sought to resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiations." — address to the UN General Assembly

from Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic relations after 18-month rupture · Updated Sep 23

Qatari officials have presented the Doha process as a necessary complement to the Washington Accord, stressing that only an inclusive deal with armed groups can end the fighting.

from Trump–brokered DRC–Rwanda peace deal tested by renewed fighting · Updated May 9