The recent truce between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group — along with an earlier DRC-Rwanda peace deal — was expected to usher in new era of regional stability. Yet even the signatories show little hope.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel group have committed to signing a peace agreement by 18 August, as announced during a ceremony held in Doha on Saturday. While this development indicates progress,

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebels signed a US-brokered ceasefire to end fighting that has displaced millions and left thousands dead.