
President Tshisekedi highlights the urgency of the security situation in eastern DRC at the SADC summit. He insists on the need to restore security to allow the displaced to return home and participate in the elections. He pleads for the implementation of the joint roadmap and the PDDRC-S, with the support of the UN. SADC is also asking for a contribution from the international community to finance its peacekeeping missions. President Tshisekedi shows his commitment to stability and security in the Great Lakes region. It remains to be seen how these discussions will translate into concrete actions on the ground to meet the urgent needs of the population and restore peace. With strengthened cooperation, it is possible to improve the living conditions of affected populations and create a more stable future for the region.