Addis Ababa, 25, 2025 (ENA) — The combined summit of the Eastern Africa Community (EAC) and the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) highlighted considerable advancements in their initiatives aimed at reinstating stability and safety in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
To tackle the persistent security issues in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the 2nd Joint EAC-SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government has designated a prominent Panel of Facilitators.
The group, unveiled on March 24, 2025, consists of five prominent ex-leaders from Africa who have been entrusted with the mission to promote peace and stability within the conflict-ridden area.
The designated facilitators include Olusegun Obasanjo, who served as the former President of Nigeria; Uhuru Kenyatta, the ex-President of Kenya; Kgalema Motlanthe, the previous President of South Africa; Catherine Samba Panza, the former President of the Central African Republic; and Sahle-Work Zewde, the past President of Ethiopia.
This choice of panel members underscores an dedication to incorporating various genders, regions, and languages, guaranteeing broad participation to tackle the intricate issues in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The moderators possess extensive backgrounds in politics and diplomacy, boasting successful histories in mediating conflicts and fostering regional collaboration.
On Monday, the summit, led by Kenyan President William Ruto (Chairperson of EAC) and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa (Chairperson of SADC), stressed the importance of swiftly executing a detailed plan for achieving peace.
The plan, crafted at an earlier ministerial gathering in Harare, details short-term, mid-range, and long-term steps aimed at securing lasting stability across the area.
The committee's responsibilities encompass interacting with various stakeholders, collaborating with regional and global organizations like the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN), and ensuring the execution of the peace initiatives that have been approved.
A combined meeting with participants from SADC, EAC, and AU is set for sometime over the coming week to synchronize their approaches.
The eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo has for years suffered from armed conflicts, with various rebel groups intensifying the unrest.
This distinguished panel’s selection highlights a fresh regional dedication to addressing the crisis via talks and joint efforts.
Onlookers anticipate that the mediators' impartiality and skill will help establish enduring peace in one of Africa's most unstable areas.
The gathering was crucial for tackling the increasing security issues in eastern DRC, where attendees reviewed their latest advancements towards a resolution, as highlighted.
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