In a bid to address the escalating security crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), regional leaders convened yesterday for the Extraordinary SADC Organ Troika Plus Summit. The summit, chaired by Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, brought together heads of state and government officials to deliberate on measures aimed at restoring stability in the conflict-ridden region.
President Hakainde Hichilema, participating as the outgoing chair of the Organ Troika, expressed deep concern over the situation in the DRC, emphasizing its ramifications for regional security. “As a neighboring country, Zambia is deeply troubled by the instability in the DRC, which affects not only our nation but the entire region,” Hichilema stated. He extended condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in the conflict.
One of the key resolutions from the summit was the withdrawal of the SAMIDRC Force and its equipment, a decision supported by Zambia and other member states. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in the DRC, known as SAMIDRC, was deployed to assist in restoring peace in the volatile region but is now set for disengagement.
Dr. Suluhu Hassan, in her closing remarks, commended the participating leaders for their commitment to addressing the crisis and for their strong stance against ongoing violence in the DRC. She underscored the importance of collective responsibility in resolving regional security challenges and called on SADC member states to support diplomatic and peaceful solutions.
“The mission will continue assisting the DRC in its path toward peace and stability with the resources available from member states,” she stated.
As the SADC summit concluded, regional leaders reaffirmed their solidarity with the people of the DRC and pledged to work toward sustainable peace in the region through diplomatic engagement and coordinated security efforts.
Useless and nonsensical organization just like the UN and the OAU…
3 of the worst performing currencies in Africa as of September, 2024 according to Africa Business Insider are:
1. Zambian Kwacha
2. Nigerian Naira
3. Angolan Kwanza
And you even have the audacity to say you are performing well??? No excuses, you have had 3 to 4 years to rule unhinged. You boast of $9billion dollars worth of investment and have received countless grants and even more loans. You have completely eroded confidence in the local economy and savings. Then you have two absolute failures in as far as currency volatility is concerned in Musukotwane and Kaliyeye still in those offices??? Heaven has foresaken us for sure. We are doomed and I assure you these people will leave this Kwacha at K50 or more by the time they are voted out.
Good SADC is withdrawing its forces earlier deployed to support the clueless Tshisekedi. I hope the latter will now see sense in dialogue and peacemaking with all Congolese, including Banyamulenges. All Congolese deserve a seat at the table on equal terms.
Time wasters all tyrig to make an impression for themselves>when half should try and find peace and stability n their own countries before advising others
Has loadshedding been extended to accomodated this lot ???? This is the regional summit we should be having,
Would he have attended if Zambia’s seat and gathering were in Zimbabwe?
Worrying about neighbours conflicts when people facing challenges at home.
What can these overfed cats discuss? They know who’s responsible but are afraid to say so.
Careful friend, Cats i’m sure is now classed as inflammatory ??