President Cyril Ramaphosa urges an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amidst escalating violence in Goma. Kenyan President William Ruto convenes an extraordinary East African Community summit to address the unrest, emphasizing dialogue and a peaceful resolution.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and a return to peace talks amid escalating violence in Goma . He discussed the situation in a telephone conversation with Rwanda n President Paul Kagame , whose forces are accused of supporting M23 fighters in seizing Congolese territory. The situation in eastern DRC has escalated dramatically, with fighting intensifying between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group.
The M23, which is accused of receiving support from Rwanda, has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, capturing the strategic city of Goma. This has raised fears of a wider conflict in the region and drawn international condemnation.Kenyan President William Ruto, as chair of the East African Community, has called for an extraordinary summit to address the unrest, emphasizing the need for dialogue and a renewed commitment to peace. 'I have discussed the summit meeting for Wednesday both with President Paul Kagame and with President Felix Tshisekedi, and both of them have confirmed their participation,' Ruto told a press conference on Monday. 'We do not see, from where I sit, a possibility of a military solution to the challenges that face Eastern DRC,' he said. 'A direct engagement with M23 and all the other stakeholders in the theatre in eastern DRC is a necessity,' Ruto said, referring to the Rwanda-backed armed group.
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