Kisangani is in the news as the UN plans to deploy a mission after ceasefire talks in eastern DR Congo amid drone attacks and M23 rebel tensions.
Recent efforts to establish a ceasefire in eastern Congo have seen progress, with Qatar deploying monitors to Uvira and MONUSCO preparing to oversee a ceasefire. Meanwhile, drone attacks near Kisangani suggest escalating violence, possibly marking a new phase in the conflict involving AFC/M23 rebels.