EAC military chiefs hold talks on regional force for Congo
Chiefs of Defence Forces (CDFs) from EAC Partner States meet in Goma in eastern DR Congo on June 6, 2022, to agree on the initial modalities of establishing a regional force to restore peace and security in the country. PHOTO | COURTESY | KENYA DEFENCE FORCES
Chiefs of Defence Forces from the East African Community (EAC) member states have kicked off discussions on modalities of establishing a regional force that will help restore peace and security in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In the meeting held on Monday in Goma, Kenya’s CDF General Robert Kibochi, who is also the Chairman of the Committee of Chiefs of Defence Forces of the EAC Partner States, told the meeting that peace and security agenda is a critical pillar in anchoring the EAC's integration process.
