Tanzania to host joint EAC-SADC summit on eastern DR Congo crisis

Civilians who fled from Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following clashes between M23 rebels and DRC Army, carry their belongings as they walk towards the Grand Barrier crossing point to return home in Gisenyi, Rubavu District, Rwanda on January 30, 2025.

What you need to know:

  • The meeting will bring together the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East Africa Community (EAC) on Friday and Saturday and will discuss the conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a statement from the State House Nairobi said.