African Union Takes over All Peace Initiatives on Eastern DR Congo

African Union takes over all peace initiatives on eastern DR Congo

Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Emmerson Mnangagwa (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

AU-led Joint Secretariat to drive unified DRC peace efforts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 1 — Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe have proposed the creation of an African Union–led Joint Secretariat to coordinate all regional peace processes in DRC. The move seeks to strengthen efforts toward ending decades of conflict in the country. The announcement was made during a high-level EAC-SADC Co-Chairs session in Nairobi on Friday, where leaders officially resolved to consolidate region…

Ruto and Uhuru Meet for EAC-SADC Peace Process at State House, Nairobi

The Standard Gazette Ruto and Uhuru Meet for EAC-SADC Peace Process at State House, Nairobi Kenyan President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta came together at State House, Nairobi, for a high-level joint summit of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), focused on revitalising peace efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The summit, co-chaired by African Union (AU) C…