Title: “Reinforcement of the EAC regional force in North Kivu: A necessary assessment to deal with insecurity”
Introduction :
As part of efforts to strengthen the capacity of the regional force of the East African Community (EAC) to deal with the growing insecurity in the province of North Kivu, a delegation of the ad hoc technical team in charge of this assessment met with Lieutenant General Constant Ndima, military governor of the province. This mission, which will take place from 4 to 8 July 2023, aims to assess the performance of the EAC and make concrete recommendations to improve its effectiveness.
Analysis of EAC capabilities and performance:
Lieutenant General Constant Ndima welcomed the delegation of the ad hoc technical team and stressed the importance of this assessment to deal with the worrying security situation in the province of North Kivu. The presence of Rwandan troops and M23 terrorists has contributed to a deterioration of security in the region, requiring a coordinated and effective response.
General Sibomana Ignace, technical head of the EAC, explained that this evaluation will make it possible to draw up a complete assessment of the capacities and performance of the EAC in the fight against insecurity. This is an essential step to identify the gaps and challenges facing the EAC in the province of North Kivu.
EAC Capacity Building:
The establishment of an ad hoc technical team testifies to the commitment of the leaders of the sub-region to strengthen the capacity of the EAC to face the current challenges of insecurity. This assessment will make it possible to formulate concrete recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the EAC in the fight against security threats in North Kivu.
The work of the ad hoc technical team will include an in-depth assessment of the equipment, human resources and operational strategies of the EAC. Discussions will also take place with local authorities and civil society actors to better understand the security issues in the region.
Conclusion :
The assessment of the EAC regional force in the province of North Kivu is a crucial step in strengthening the effectiveness of the organization in the fight against insecurity. By identifying gaps and making concrete recommendations, the EAC can better respond to security challenges in the region. This step demonstrates the commitment of the leaders of the sub-region to work together to ensure peace and stability in the North Kivu region.