SADC, East African Community leaders call for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire; army chiefs to meet within 5 days
Spread This NewsBy Thandiwe Garusa AFRICAN leaders have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which will be enforced by army chiefs within five days.
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Leaders from eastern and southern Africa call for a ceasefire and negotiations in Congo
Leaders from eastern and southern Africa have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government
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Leaders from eastern and southern Africa call for ceasefire and negotiations in Congo
Leaders from eastern and southern Africa on Saturday called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, where rebels are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government, but also urged Congo’s ...