The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially rejected Kenya's appointment of Judy Kiaria Nkumiri as Consul-General to Goma, a city currently under the control of the M23 rebel group. Kinshasa has cited the illegal occupation of Goma by M23 as the basis for its opposition and has demanded that Kenya consult with the DRC before making such diplomatic appointments. This stance signals rising tensions between the two countries. Meanwhile, a peace agreement proposal involving the DRC government and the M23 militia has been shared, with a Qatari official confirming that a draft peace accord is on the table aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC.