The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the M23 rebels have reconvened peace talks in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. The latest round of talks follows reports of renewed violence in the DRC's conflict-torn east. The violence is seen as a regression after the two parties inked a ceasefire agreement July aimed at leading to a permanent end to the fighting that has devastated the DRC's mineral-rich east. Under the terms of the deal, the parties were to begin peace talks on August 8 and finalise an agreement by August 18, but both deadlines have expired with no agreement in sight. For a look at what has transpired so far, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Channel Africa's Editor for Kiswahili service, Nixon Katembo.

<p>The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the M23 rebels have reconvened peace talks in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. The latest round of talks follows reports of renewed violence in the DRC's conflict-torn east. The violence is seen as a regression after the two parties inked a ceasefire agreement July aimed at leading to a permanent end to the fighting that has devastated the DRC's mineral-rich east. Under the terms of the deal, the parties were to begin peace talks on August 8 and finalise an agreement by August 18, but both deadlines have expired with no agreement in sight. For a look at what has transpired so far, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Channel Africa's Editor for Kiswahili service, Nixon Katembo.</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>