Congo has accused Rwanda of backing M23 rebels in its mineral-rich eastern region across the border with Rwanda.

Officials from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached a draft agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict. The breakthrough, mediated by the US and Qatar, provides for the "disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration" of armed groups fighting in eastern DR Congo.

Congo and Rwanda are set to sign a peace agreement in Washington on June 27, aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern Congo. The draft agreement includes provisions for territorial respect and conditional integration of armed groups.