Kampala — Angola has reiterated its role as a key regional mediator in efforts to ease the security and humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), during a regional summit held in Uganda’s capital, Kampala.
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Angola’s Foreign Minister, Téte António, attended the meeting on behalf of President João Lourenço, as regional leaders and envoys reviewed the worsening violence in eastern DRC, particularly around the town of Uvira.
The summit was convened by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in his capacity as chair of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the DRC and the Great Lakes region.
Discussions focused on renewed fighting and the challenges facing the implementation of recent peace agreements signed in Washington and Doha, aimed at reducing tensions and restoring stability in the conflict-affected region.
Speaking at the meeting, Mr António stressed the need for stronger regional and international diplomatic pressure to ensure that commitments made by all parties are fully respected. He underlined that the crisis in eastern DRC cannot be resolved through military means alone.
Angola called for closer coordination between the African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), the United Nations and neighbouring countries, as part of broader mediation efforts led by African states.
The Angolan delegation also raised concerns about the growing humanitarian impact of the violence. According to United Nations estimates, thousands of civilians remain displaced across eastern DRC, where access to basic services and security continues to deteriorate.
Angola has played an increasingly visible role in regional diplomacy, hosting dialogue initiatives and facilitating contacts between the DRC and neighbouring countries as part of wider peace efforts.
Luanda’s participation in the Kampala summit forms part of Angola’s broader engagement within the African Union, where it has promoted dialogue, preventive diplomacy and peaceful conflict resolution.
The meeting concluded with renewed calls for enhanced regional and international cooperation, as diplomatic efforts continue to prevent a further escalation of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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