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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 85760, member: 27"]
Botswana’s former president jumped into Congo peace talks, backing mediation on Eastern DRC violence with veteran diplomacy energy.

High-level peace engagement
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[*]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.
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Focus of the discussions
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[*]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.
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Why Masisi matters here
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[*]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.
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Eastern DRC context
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[*]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.
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