DRC PEACE TALKS @KASIBCNEWS
DRC PEACE TALKS @KASIBCNEWS
The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the appointment of former President Kgalema Motlanthe to the panel of facilitators for peace talks in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). His inclusion, alongside distinguished African leaders such as former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, underscores the continent’s commitment to finding African solutions to African challenges.
The ANC commends the efforts of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) in advancing a comprehensive approach—spanning immediate, medium, and long-term measures—to achieve lasting peace in the DRC.
We further acknowledge the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who represented South Africa in the critical discussions led by SADC Chairperson, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and his EAC counterpart, President William Ruto.
The ANC urges all parties to the conflict to engage in good faith and commit to a sustainable ceasefire and a negotiated settlement that prioritizes peace, stability, and the well-being of the Congolese people. We remain deeply concerned about the continued violence, particularly the activities of armed groups that undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DRC.
The ANC calls on the international community to support regional peace initiatives and to hold accountable those who fuel instability for their own interests. As a movement committed to Pan-Africanism and solidarity, the ANC reaffirms its belief that peace in the DRC is essential for regional integration, economic development, and the realization of Africa’s potential. This intervention aligns with our vision of a Better Africa, Better World, where conflicts are resolved through dialogue and mutual respect.
The ANC will continue to support diplomatic and political efforts aimed at securing peace and stability on the continent, ensuring that the aspirations of the people of the DRC and Africa at large for peace, security, and prosperity are realized.
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