The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government and the M23 rebel group have reached an agreement on a roadmap to guide future peace negotiations. The agreement, formalized in a joint statement released Saturday, outlines specific steps and timelines for continued dialogue between the two parties. Details of the roadmap were not immediately disclosed, but the agreement signals a potential path towards resolving the ongoing conflict. This development follows previous tensions and fighting between the DRC army and the M23, a rebel group alleging grievances related to the treatment of Congolese Tutsi. The roadmap aims to establish a framework for addressing the root causes of the conflict and achieving a lasting political solution. Further talks are expected to build upon this initial agreement and delve into substantive issues.