After the announcement that a peace deal had been brokered following talks in Qatar, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has weighed in on the latest developments by emphasising that both parties must respect the terms of the agreement after the devastating effects of their conflict.

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have agreed to pause fighting in the east of the country while they work towards a permanent truce, says a joint statement issued after talks in Qatar.