Nairobi, Kenya – [Date] – African leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to an African-led, inclusive peace process as the most effective solution to ending conflict and restoring stability in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Key Developments:
- EAC-SADC Co-Chairs’ Meeting: Hosted at State House Nairobi, the meeting was co-chaired by Kenyan President [Name] and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, alongside regional facilitators.
- Unified Continental Strategy: The African Union (AU), Southern African Development Community (SADC), and East African Community (EAC) agreed to merge secretariats under the AU for stronger coordination.
- Alignment with Global Efforts: The African initiative will serve as a framework to harmonize the Washington Accord and Doha Agreement under a single continental roadmap.
Agreements Reached:
- Terms of Reference Finalized: The Panel of Five Facilitators (from EAC & SADC) will oversee peace efforts.
- Joint Secretariat: The AU Commission will integrate EAC and SADC peace efforts under a unified structure.
- Summit in One Week: An EAC-SADC Summit will convene to adopt resolutions and accelerate implementation.
Statements from Leaders:
President [Kenyan Leader]:
“Africa’s solutions must be led by Africans. Today, we have laid the foundation for a unified, sustainable peace process that aligns all initiatives under one vision.”
President Emmerson Mnangagwa (Zimbabwe):
“SADC stands with the DRC. By merging our efforts under the AU, we ensure no duplication, only stronger collaboration.”
Why This Matters:
- The Eastern DRC conflict has displaced millions and fueled regional instability.
- Previous peace initiatives (Doha, Washington) faced challenges due to fragmented approaches.
- A coordinated African strategy could finally deliver lasting peace.
Next Steps:
- The AU Commission will brief all member states on the resolutions.
- The EAC-SADC Summit (in one week) will finalize the roadmap.
Conclusion:
This historic alignment marks a turning point in Africa’s peace efforts. With continental unity and global partnership, the guns in Eastern DRC may finally fall silent.
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