Congolese politicians have agreed in principle to a deal under which President Joseph Kabila leaves office by the end of 2017, opposition leaders said on Friday, an unexpected breakthrough after dozens were killed in anti-government protests this week.
If the deal does succeed, it would be a major achievement for the Catholic church, which has been mediating talks in an attempt to prevent Democratic Republic of Congo sliding back into years of anarchy and civil war.
Pope Francis has heaped pressured on Kabila and the opposition to find a peaceful solution to the crisis in Congo.
"At first glance, a miracle is possible and the bishops have won their bet," Albert Moleka, former chief of staff to the leader of the main opposition bloc Etienne Tshisekedi, said.
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Congo DR: Politicians agree to a year extension for Kabilla
If the deal does succeed, it would be a major achievement for the Catholic church, which has been mediating talks in an attempt to prevent Democratic Republic of Congo sliding back into years of anarchy and civil war.
Pope Francis has heaped pressured on Kabila and the opposition to find a peaceful solution to the crisis in Congo.
"At first glance, a miracle is possible and the bishops have won their bet," Albert Moleka, former chief of staff to the leader of the main opposition bloc Etienne Tshisekedi, said.
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Congo DR: Politicians agree to a year extension for Kabilla
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