Religious leaders in the DRC commend Angolan President João Lourenço for facilitating peace talks with M23 rebels, set to begin on March 18 in Luanda. They express hope that this direct dialogue will lead to a national consensus and recovery for the country.
Religious leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have praised Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço for his initiative to mediate peace talks amid ongoing conflict in the eastern DRC. The peace discussions are slated to begin on March 18 in Luanda, Angola’s capital, focusing on negotiations between the DRC government and the M23 rebels.
In a communique shared on Facebook, the Presidents of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) expressed their support for President Lourenço’s efforts. They congratulated him for pursuing peace in the DRC and the broader Great Lakes region.
The communique, signed by Archbishop Fulgence Muteba Mugalu and Rev. Andre Bokodua, acknowledged the importance of direct dialogue between DRC representatives and the AFC/M23 leaders. They emphasized that this initiative is a critical step towards establishing a national consensus and achieving rapid recovery and pacification in the DRC.
The involvement of Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço in mediating peace talks has garnered support from religious leaders in the DRC. His initiative aims to facilitate dialogue between the DRC government and M23 rebels, representing a crucial effort to restore peace and consensus in the region. This development signals a collective hope for improved stability in the Great Lakes area.
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