France, Feb. 24 -- Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said over the weekend he would launch a unity government, as he faces domestic pressure over his handling of an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern provinces.

During a meeting of the ruling Sacred Union coalition on Saturday, Felix Tshisekedi told his allyto avoid internal quarrels: "We must unite," he said. "Let's stand together to face the enemy."

Presidency spokesperson Tina Salama added that Tshisekedi would form a government of national unity as soon as possible and make changes in the leadership of the coalition, without giving further details.

Since the start of the year, Congo has faced back-to-back losses in North and South Kivu provinces, fueling criticism o...