JOHANNESBURG - In a significant development for the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, heads of state from the Southern African Development Community and the East African Community convened in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, to agree on a ceasefire and initiate negotiations.
READ: EAC-SADC Summit | East Africa leaders call for DRC ceasefire
However, the summit's communique has drawn criticism for lacking a direct call for the M23 rebels to disarm, raising questions about the effectiveness of the diplomatic efforts.
To provide insight on this complex situation, Patrick Kadima, an international relations analyst with expertise in regional conflicts had a discussion with eNCA.