DR Congo seeks Chad’s support to counter M23 gains
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reportedly asked Chad for military support in its effort to contain M23 rebels. According to Reuters news agency, a special envoy of President Felix Tshisekedi visited Chad this week to meet with its military leader Idris Deby Ito. Meanwhile, M23 rebels have captured Uvira, the second major city in South Kivu. This, as the African Union-led peace process led by Angola President Joao Lourenco seeks renewed energy. Veteran Angolan independent journalist Mario Paiva tells VOA’S James Butty, if the report about Chad is correct, it would be serious move toward turning the DRC conflict into an Africa-wide one