Congo's president says he is going to launch a unity government, as violence spreads across the country's east and pressure mounts over his handling of the crisis. On Saturday, in some of his first statements since Rwandan-backed rebels captured major cities in eastern Congo,

Amid growing unrest in eastern Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi has announced plans to establish a unity government. As Rwandan-backed rebels capture major cities and tensions rise, Tshisekedi emphasizes the importance of unity and reaching out to opposition groups to address the crisis and stabilize the region.

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi will launch a unity government, his spokesperson said on Saturday, as he faces domestic pressure over his handling of an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern provinces.