President Mnangagwa in Nairobi for SADC-EAC Talks on DRC Peace

Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairperson, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in a high-level joint meeting between SADC and the East African Community (EAC) focused on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace process.

The DRC has endured decades of instability, largely driven by conflicts over political control and natural resources. This joint gathering aims to strengthen coordination between the two regional blocs to support peace and stability in the region.

Speaking in Nairobi, SADC Executive Secretary Mr. Elias Magosi highlighted that the regional peacekeeping mission in the DRC is nearing its conclusion.

In its place, a new facilitation mechanism composed of former heads of state is expected to take over the peace implementation process.

Mr. Magosi also emphasized the importance of this collaborative approach, saying that the convergence of EAC and SADC presents an opportunity to reassess strategies, share insights, and build on past efforts to bring sustainable peace to the DRC.

Previously, the two regional groups had worked independently to resolve the ongoing crisis, but this joint initiative signals a shift towards a more unified response.