SADC Chair Mnangagwa Calls for Ceasefire in DRC

7 February, 2025

Zimbabwean president and chairperson of the Southern African Development Community, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has urged a ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This follows reports of Rwandan-backed rebels capturing another town near Bukavu, despite their earlier ceasefire declaration. Heavy fighting continues, with Goma still under M23 rebel control. Mnangagwa’s appeal comes ahead of the Sadec and East African Community summit in Tanzania this weekend:

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

African Diplomacy Bukavu Ceasefire Appeal Conflict Resolution Democratic Republic of Congo East African Community Emmerson Mnangagwa Goma M23 Rebels Peace Efforts regional stability Rwanda SADC Security Crisis Tanzania Summit