Masisi joins Tshisekedi for Eastern DRC peace talks

Botswana’s former president jumped into Congo peace talks, backing mediation on Eastern DRC violence with veteran diplomacy energy.

High-level peace engagement

• Mokgweetsi Masisi joined facilitator talks with Congo’s leadership.
• The meeting centered on instability gripping Eastern DRC.
• Mediators and conflict actors packed the room.
• The push aimed at workable, lasting outcomes.

Focus of the discussions

• Felix Tshisekedi engaged facilitators on de-escalation paths.
• Civilian protection and reduced violence topped priorities.
• Inclusive dialogue was treated as mandatory.
• Regional coordination got serious airtime.

Why Masisi matters here

• Mokgweetsi Masisi brought experience from prior peace mediation work.
• His presence added continuity to ongoing diplomacy.
• Talks leaned on trust-building and consensus.
• Momentum signaled deeper regional commitment.

Eastern DRC context

• Eastern DRC remains strained by armed groups.
• Resource competition and spillover instability persist.
• Communities face displacement and social breakdown.
• Dialogue was framed as the route toward recovery.