Emmanuel Macron pledges military support to DR Congo

French president Emmanuel Macron has pledged military support to Democratic Republic of Congo to fight armed groups in the country’s eastern region

At a meeting in Paris the French president said the support would take on a “military dimension” and involve “intelligence” but did not give details.

Mr Tshisekedi is among 30 heads of state and government attending the second annual Paris peace forum.

He is quoted as saying he wants to see “France being much more present in Africa”.

DR Congo recently launched an offensive in the eastern region of the country against militant groups operating there.

The fighters include Islamist group, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).