Defence ministers endorse longer stay of EACRF in Eastern Congo

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East African Regional Force soldiers guard Rumangabo camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on January 6, 2023. PHOTO | GUERCHOM NDEBO | AFP

The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) may stay longer in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after defence ministers of troop contributing countries endorsed continued operations.

However, the final decision will still rest with the government of the DRC, which has to sign the Status of Force extension to grant the troops permission to stay.