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In July, Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels signed a declaration of principles for a permanent ceasefire in eastern Congo, where ethnic tensions and the quest for rich minerals have resulted in one of Africa’s longest conflicts, with thousands killed this year
The Co-Chairs of the Joint EAC-SADC Summit, President William Ruto of Kenya and President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, resolved to have one Africa-led peace initiative for the conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). During a meeting with representatives from the African Union and member states to discuss the security crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, William Ruto of Kenya and President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe led resolutions to merge the mediation and secretariat structures of the EAC (East African Community), SADC (Southern African Development Community), and African Union into a unified effort led by the AU in Addis Ababa.
In July, Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels signed a declaration of principles for a permanent ceasefire in eastern Congo, where ethnic tensions and the quest for rich minerals have resulted in one of Africa’s longest conflicts, with thousands killed this year. The African Union called the signing, facilitated by Qatar, a “major milestone” in peace efforts.
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Another peace deal brokered by the United States was signed at the State Department, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio standing between the foreign ministers of Rwanda and Congo. Rubio called it “an important moment after 30 years of war.” M23 is the most prominent armed group in the conflict in eastern Congo, and its major advance early this year resulted in thousands of deaths and 7 million people displaced.
