PHOTOS: EAC-SADC joint meeting on DR Congo crisis

President William Ruto delivers his speech during the EAC-SADC summit in Tanzania on February 8, 2025.PCS

President William Ruto co-chaired Saturday a joint summit of the East African Community (EAC) and Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) on the conflict in the DRC.

Several heads of the state and government from the countries within the blocs attended the meeting held in Tanzania.

DRC's Felix Tshisekedi, who had earlier confirmed his participation, skipped.

He was instead represented by her Prime Minister Judith Suminwa.

 In his address, Ruto reiterated his call for a ceasefire on the parties involved in the fights.

Rwanda President Paul Kagame during the meeting/PCS

Rwanda president Paul Kagame follow proceedings during the meeting/PCS

Tanzania president Samia Suluhu during the meeting on February 8, 2025/PCS

President William Ruto with Emmerson Mnangagwa during the meeting on DRC conflict in Tanzania on February 8, 2025/PCS

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, President William Ruto and Emmerson Mnangagwa during the meeting/PCS

EAC and SADC heads with other officials during the joint meeting on DRC conflict in Tanzania on February 8, 2025/PCS

EAC, SADC heads of state and government during the joint meeting on the DRC conflict in Tanzania on February 8, 2025/PCS