In light of the African Union’s commitment of Silencing the Guns, the SADC region is mired by wars that can destabilise any advancement.
People gather next to some vehicles from the SA National Defence Force as part of the SADC Mission as they flee the Masisi territory in eastern DRC. Picture: AFP
For without the aspect of peace and security being preserved, there stands to be a zero chance for development.Hence, it is important that this get-together of foreign affairs ministers and later of the heads of state and government – which President Cyril Ramaphosa attended – should not be a photoshoot moment but rather a moment that marks serious interventions in addressing the problems that continue to burden the region.
It should not be business as usual. SADC must devise means that are concrete and practical in ending theThis must also be in addition to the total restoration of good diplomatic relations between the DRC and Rwanda. Under its watch, human rights must not be trampled upon. This starts with actively speaking out against and increasing diplomatic pressure to the monarchy of eSwatini in order to rid the country of its dictatorial leadership.
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