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International community urged to respect DRC’s rule

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The Double Troika Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called upon the international community to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in accordance with the AU Constitutive Act, and the SADC Treaty.

The Summit has recognized and underscored the role of the Constitutional Court of the DRC and called upon the international community to respect the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the internal legal and political processes for the finalization of the electoral process.

Speaking in a press statement issued to ZANIS by First Secretary for Press and Tourism at the Zambian Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Inutu Mwanza, said the summit also called upon the international community to support the DRC to maintain a peaceful and stable environment following the landmark elections and avoid actions that are prejudicial to the electoral process.

She stated that the Summit further called for the continued implementation of Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework in the DRC and the region.

The Summit reaffirmed its commitment to continued support to the DRC ‘s political processes and with respect to neutralizing the negative forces and other armed groups operating in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and to remain seized with the matter.

The Summit congratulated the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Independent Electoral Commission (CEN) for organizing and conducting peaceful elections notwithstanding some incidences and the logistical challenges, coupled with the impediments brought about by the devastating Ebola outbreak and security insurgencies.

The Summit took note of the election petition filed in the constitutional court challenging the provisional results of the Presidential Election and called upon all the Congolese people and all concerned stakeholders to remain calm and act in a way that consolidates democracy and preserves peace and to address any electoral grievances in line with the DRC’s constitution and relevant electoral laws.

The Summit was held in Addis Ababa, in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia today, January 17, 2019 and was attended by several Head of States in the SADC region including President Joao Lourenco, Out-going Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, President Edgar Lungu Chairperson of the organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, President Cyril Ramaphosa, Out-going Chairperson of SADC and Nambian President Hage Geingob, Chairperson of SADC among others.

10 COMMENTS

  1. Waste of time and money nothing sensible was discussed in that so called Troica something meeting. The language coming out sounds like supporting election riggers why emphasis on respecting the constitution of DRC when allegations of rigging are still fresh. Mr Lungu come back quickly for dialogue you have just wasted our money traveling.

    • Why Zambian leaders feels so emotionally attached to Congo? why you feel Ba Edgar and Malanji failed?Seriously somethings you take personal is crazy.
      The issues are in Zambia, you need local summit for drainage system in Lusaka. Zambia is known for man-made lakes, they have brought canoes in City Centre.

  2. Truth be told, SADC is useless and toothless when it comes to such matters. As with many people, SADC does not have the guts or possibly the relevant knowledge to understand the issues at play in the DRC. Otherwise it would be robust in challenging the inter’ community as to the real problem. The underlying causes of the civil wars and political impasse in that country have to do with the long history of mercenaries, foreign entities and other rogues that have been appropriating the country’s vast rich resources. The conflicts, with sadly the huge losses of the lives of the locals, are an off shoot of the various permutations involved in the r.ape of the country.

    • Question must be what is wrong with the human race? Especially those that see themselves as the masters of the universe and would not like to see the black race get as rich as they are. So they oppress, silence and eradicate any form of uprising or concept that favours the strength of the Black race.

    • Black like Jesus, so nothing is wrong with it. Leadership is what is wrong on the African continent. The people are amazing.

  3. They are election riggers that’s why they backsliding on on issues raised earlier of recounting and govt of national unity. Wasting tax payers money. Election thieves! Shame upkn you African leaders

  4. Looks like lungu is kabilas protector.

    SADC is a club of corrupt leaders.

    The leaders in SADC have 2 unwritten codes ……

    1) ” when I refuse to step down after my constitutional , term in office, don’t call me a dictator, you might do the same one day ”

    2) ” all elections within ones country are not to be condemned , western blocks questioning wins by incumbents should be told to mind their own bussiness “

  5. I feel ashamed belonging to this region. I try to be as patriotic but what is coming from our leaders is disgraceful.
    Cry my beloved Country!

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