France, Jan. 28 -- President Emmanuel Macron is stepping up diplomatic efforts to address the worsening crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where violence between the Congolese army and M23 rebels has displaced hundreds of thousands. The rebels are reportedly supported by Rwandan forces, a claim Kigali denies.

Macron has heldtalks with leaders from the region, including Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame, urging dialogue to prevent further destabilisation.

Over the weekend, he also spoke with leaders from Kenya, South Africa, Congo-Brazzaville, and Angola.

"The President is working tirelessly to avoid further escalation and create conditions for dialogue. Everything must be done to ...