JOHN DLUDLU: New beginning or another false start in war-torn DRC
Appointment of a facilitation panel shows a rare determination among Africa’s leaders to end DRC conflict
26 March 2025 - 05:00
In a matter of a few years the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has entered a phase of deep uncertainty; either the latest peace efforts in the eastern part of the country signal a fresh start, or they could just be another false start.
March will go down in history as one of the most significant milestones in the years-long conflict that has drawn in several of the DRC’s neighbouring states. After a few lukewarm attempts, east and southern African leaders made three critical decisions:..
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