Religious leaders in the DRC have praised Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço for mediating peace talks between the DRC and M23 rebels. The meetings will commence on March 18 in Luanda. Leaders from CENCO and ECC expressed their support for the initiative, which aims at fostering a national consensus for peace and recovery in the country.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), religious leaders have praised Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço for his willingness to facilitate peace talks amid ongoing conflict. These discussions are focused on addressing tensions between the DRC government and the M23 rebel group in the Eastern region as well as broader issues affecting the Great Lakes region.
President Lourenço announced that the peace negotiations will begin on March 18 in Luanda, Angola. Leaders from the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) issued a statement on Facebook expressing their support. They commended President Lourenço for his dedication to fostering peace in the DRC and beyond.
In their communiqué dated March 12, Archbishop Fulgence Muteba Mugalu and Rev. Andre Bokodua acknowledged the significance of President Lourenço’s initiative. They remarked that it serves as an essential step towards advancing a comprehensive dialogue among various stakeholders, aiming to establish national consensus and expedite the process of reconciliation and recovery in the DRC.
The consensus among religious leaders highlights the importance of diplomatic efforts spearheaded by President Lourenço in the ongoing conflict in the DRC. His role as a mediator is seen as crucial for initiating inclusive dialogue aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the region. The upcoming talks are anticipated to be pivotal in forging a path forward for national recovery and unity.
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