DRC conflict | DRC president misses AU summit amid escalating violence

JOHANNESBURG - The absence of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo at the recent meeting has raised concerns.

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The escalating violence in the eastern region of the DRC as the country fights a proxy war with Rwanda must have played a significant role in this decision.

Reports indicate ongoing fighting in the region despite calls for a ceasefire.

International relations expert, Doctor Charles Sinkala joined eNCA's Thembekile Mrototo to unpack what this means.