Ineffective African interventions in the region have opened the door to more assertive external actors.
Securing lasting peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo requires balancing national and regional geopolitical interests.
Dynamics on the ground in eastern DRC and the country’s capital will test Qatar’s mediation efforts.
The premature withdrawal of SADC troops reveals deep-seated political problems and military capacity limitations.
Mistrust between leaders and the region’s militaristic past make security cooperation between affected countries difficult – but essential.
As M23 continues its destructive march, the EAC-SADC summit must consider lessons from failed peace efforts.
João Lourenço’s Luanda peace deal seems unlikely to resolve the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Tanzania’s geographical location and conflict mediation experience make it well placed to bridge the region’s various peace efforts.
SADC member states must ensure that the operation in eastern DRC can overcome the challenges faced by its predecessors.
Rwanda-DRC talks have resumed, but whether they can shift the fundamental barriers to peace remains to be seen.
Despite a growing military coalition, President Tshisekedi is failing to subdue the M23 rebels in his country’s east.
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