Josue Akuzwe Walayi

“What would the Doha and Washington agreements be worth if, despite the negotiations, Congolese people continue to die, families remain forced into exile and communities live in fear? The danger would be to normalise the war whilst the people pay the price,”

Josue Akuzwe Walayi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-18

Walayi argued that peace agreements risk becoming empty promises without effective accountability mechanisms.

“My greatest fear is for the future of the Doha and Washington peace initiatives; it is not just that they will be a diplomatic failure, but that they will become yet more agreements without any real peace for the Congolese people,”

Josue Akuzwe Walayi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-18

Walayi warned that Kabila's new coalition could undermine the Doha and Washington peace initiatives.