A senior Congolese official is taking part in talks in Switzerland as a delegate of the AFC/M23, highlighting the evolving dynamics in efforts to resolve the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Claude Ibalanky, who previously served as coordinator of the National Monitoring Mechanism of the Addis Ababa Framework Agreement (MNS), is participating in the discussions involving the Kinshasa government.
In 2023, Ibalanky was appointed roving ambassador by President Félix Tshisekedi.
His role as a delegate of the AFC/M23 in the Switzerland talks underscores the complex and shifting political landscape surrounding ongoing peace efforts in eastern DR Congo.
The discussions bring together representatives linked to both the Congolese government and armed actors, as attempts to de-escalate tensions in the region continue.
Details on the progress or outcomes of the talks have not yet been made public.