President Paul Kagame on Friday, March 21, received US Congressman Dr Ronny Jackson, who chairs the House Armed Services Committee on Intelligence and Special Operations. They discussed ongoing cooperation to promote peace in the region. President Kagame received U.S. Congressman Dr. Ronny Jackson, the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee on Intelligence and Special Operations for a discussion on ongoing cooperation to promote peace in the region. pic.twitter.com/WRYFU5Hukt — Presidency | Rwanda (@UrugwiroVillage) March 21, 2025 Congressman Jackson’s visit comes at a time the conflict in eastern DR Congo has escalated with AFC/M23 rebels taking control of key cities in the country’s eastern region. Jackson also met with Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on March 16 to discuss the crisis. ALSO READ: Kagame, Tshisekedi hold talks in Qatar President Kagame and Tshisekedi met on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. At the meeting mediated by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani, President Kagame stressed the need to address the issue of FDLR genocidal forces and to have security guarantees for Rwanda and the region. ALSO READ: M23 wants talks but not in ‘toxic environment’ The FDLR, a militia linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, is part of the Congolese government coalition that is fighting the AFC/M23 rebels. The Doha summit also discussed the urgent need for direct political dialogue with AFC/M23 as key to addressing the root causes of the conflict in eastern DR Congo.
