African Leaders Convene in Uganda for High-Level DRC Peace Talks
Dateline: ENTEBBE, Uganda –
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni hosted a significant gathering of regional facilitators at State House on Sunday, aiming to reignite peace efforts for the conflict-ridden eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The high-level meeting brought together a distinguished team of mediators from the African Union (AU), the East African Community (EAC), and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The delegation was led by Togo’s President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé and included prominent former heads of state such as Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta and Nigeria’s Olusegun Obasanjo.
The closed-door talks focus on advancing dialogue after years of persistent violence, primarily driven by armed groups including the M23 rebel movement. The conflict is further complicated by longstanding accusations from the DRC government that neighboring Rwanda and Uganda provide support to the rebels—claims both countries deny.
In his opening remarks, President Museveni emphasized a renewed commitment to establishing a lasting peace in the region. He stated the talks aim to build upon previous diplomatic frameworks, notably the Luanda and Nairobi processes, which have sought to de-escalate tensions and create a path toward stability.
The discussions are ongoing, with no immediate outcomes announced. Observers hope this concentrated high-level engagement can break the cycle of violence and create a concrete plan for sustainable peace in one of Africa’s most volatile regions.
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