Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group pledged to sign a peace agreement by August 18, at a ceremony in Doha on Saturday, a sign of progress even as outstanding details need to be negotiated.

The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels backed by Rwanda on signed a declaration of peace after near four years of fighting in Central Africa.

Sumbu Sita Mambu, representative of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Benjamin Mbonimpa (R) secretary exectutive of the M23 group sign a deal in Qatar The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels have signed ceasefire deal in Qatar to end fighting between the warring sides.