President William Ruto welcomed Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa to State House Nairobi as regional leaders gathered to push forward peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under the joint leadership of EAC and SADC.
Highlights:
- President Ruto hosted President Mnangagwa in Nairobi for DRC peace talks
- Meeting included EAC and SADC Co-Chairs and key peace facilitators
- Focus was on strengthening regional efforts for stability in eastern DRC
- Kenya continues to play a central role in the diplomatic process
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State House Nairobi became the center of regional diplomacy as President William Ruto received Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa for a strategic meeting on the DRC peace process. The two leaders co-chaired the EAC-SADC session aimed at harmonizing efforts to resolve the conflict in eastern Congo.
The meeting brought together facilitators, special envoys, and peace actors who are actively engaged in mediation between warring factions in the mineral-rich yet conflict-hit region of the DRC.
The presence of both Ruto and Mnangagwa symbolized growing cooperation between East and Southern Africa in seeking long-term solutions to the DRC’s instability. Both leaders reiterated the importance of dialogue, regional solidarity, and a joint roadmap for peace and post-conflict recovery.
President Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to supporting multilateral peace initiatives, while Mnangagwa praised Kenya for hosting and coordinating the crucial discussions.
The session emphasized strengthening ceasefire agreements, supporting humanitarian responses, and building political frameworks that allow for lasting peace. Stakeholders at the meeting agreed on the need for continued cooperation between the EAC and SADC blocs to prevent overlapping efforts and ensure maximum impact.
The DRC conflict, fueled by armed groups and ethnic tensions, has displaced millions and disrupted regional stability prompting urgent diplomatic interventions from across the continent
When Africa’s leaders stand side by side for peace, the message is loud and clear unity is the only way forward.
