Diplomatic efforts to achieve peace are getting underway this weekend in Tanzania. It will be the first time that Paul Kagame and Felix Tshisekedi engage in direct talks since the resurgence of the conflict. As the United Nations warned of regional escalation, the Congelese President hopes to get out of the summit an immediate ceasefire and the unconditional withdrawal of M23 group and its Rwandan allies, but it is not clear if Kigali is willing to make those concessions.
UN warns of regional escalation in DR Congo conflict ahead of the high stakes Tanzania summit
India claims women’s cricket gold at Asian Games, defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs
India secured a 147-run victory over Sri Lanka in the women’s cricket final at the Asian Games, with Smriti Mandhana’s 79 runs leading the way.
India faces Sri Lanka in women’s cricket final at Asian Games
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