The East African Community (EAC) ministerial meeting concluded on Sunday with a stark focus on the worsening security situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), highlighting the human toll of ongoing conflict.
The East Africa n Community ministerial meeting concluded on Sunday with a stark focus on the worsening security situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo , highlighting the human toll of ongoing conflict.
The ministers welcomed a humanitarian truce brokered by the USA and recommended its indefinite extension, underscoring a collective commitment to easing the plight of affected populations. Addressing interstate relations, the ministers recognised their impact on the integration agenda and encouraged member states to utilise existing frameworks under the EAC Treaty to resolve disputes.
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