Eastern and southern blocs to collaborate on DR Congo stability
Soldiers from EACRF on patrol in Bunagana, Democratic Republic of Congo, on April 19, 2023. EAC and SADC have signalled a working cooperation in the search for permanent peace in the eastern DRC. PHOTO | GLODY MURHABAZI | AFP
Two of Africa’s regional blocs have signalled a working cooperation in the search for permanent peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), signalling a concurrent troop deployment by the two regions.
Separate decisions reached at the end of last week, and on Monday this week, show that the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) and the Southern Africa Development Cooperation (SADC) standby force will work hand in hand.
