Eastern and Southern African leaders hold unprecedented summit to seek way out of Congo conflict
Leaders of Eastern and Southern African regional blocs met for an unprecedented joint summit on Saturday to find a solution to a conflict in eastern Congo, where Rwandan-backed rebels’ rapid advance since January has fanned fears of a wider war.
EAC, SADC leaders meet to seek way out of Congo conflict
The M23 rebels last week captured Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - the worst escalation of fighting in more than a decade that has left thousands dead. Despite announcing a unilateral ceasefire, they have continued to march south towards the city of Bukavu.
African Leaders Meet Over Congo, Urge Parties to Hold Talks
A summit of leaders from east and southern Africa urged warring parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo to cease fire and hold meaningful talks to end the violence.
African leaders' summit begins in Tanzania to push for ceasefire in eastern DR Congo
A high-stakes joint summit of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) officially kicked off in Tanzania on Saturday, with regional leaders demanding an immediate ceasefire in the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
EAC, SADC leaders meet to discuss Congo conflict in Tanzania
Congo's leader Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame, who have exchanged fiery words blaming each other's governments for the upsurge in violence, agreed to attend the summit, although Tshisekedi called in remotely, sources said.
Leaders from Eastern and Southern African blocs seek solutions to Congo conflict
Leaders from Eastern and Southern African regional blocs gather in Tanzania on Saturday to seek a solution to the conflict in eastern Congo, where Rwandan-backed rebels have seized a major city in the worst escalation of fighting in more than a decade.
Rwandan, Congolese leaders to meet over eastern DRC conflict
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame was due to meet his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi in Tanzania on Saturday as regional leaders convene in a bid to defuse the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Eastern and Southern African leaders seek peace for DR Congo
Leaders of the regional blocs met for a joint summit to find a solution to the conflict and the rapid advance of Rwanda-backed rebels.
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