President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived back in Zimbabwe following his diplomatic mission to Kenya. The SADC Chairperson worked alongside East African Community leader William Ruto to select five mediators for the Democratic Republic of Congo crisis. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga led the reception committee at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri joined other senior officials to welcome the returning head of state. Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira accompanied Mnangagwa during the Nairobi visit.
The two presidents praised former African leaders who accepted the mediation assignment during their joint media briefing. Both leaders acknowledged the challenging nature of the peace-building task ahead. The appointed facilitators will engage with Congolese political authorities and armed groups operating in eastern regions. Their mandate focuses on achieving lasting peace through comprehensive dialogue with all parties. The mediation effort represents a collaborative approach between regional organizations to resolve the ongoing conflict.
The two presidents praised former African leaders who accepted the mediation assignment during their joint media briefing. Both leaders acknowledged the challenging nature of the peace-building task ahead. The appointed facilitators will engage with Congolese political authorities and armed groups operating in eastern regions. Their mandate focuses on achieving lasting peace through comprehensive dialogue with all parties. The mediation effort represents a collaborative approach between regional organizations to resolve the ongoing conflict.
