Cyril Ramaphosa Says SA’s Committed to Peace Efforts in DRC, Assures Conflict Is Receiving Undivided Attention

• President Cyril Ramaphosa said that SA will continue to stand with the DRC as the country battles ongoing civil conflict
• Eastern DRC has contended with conflict spearheaded by multiple foreign and local militia groups
• Ramaphosa said SA and the DRC would enter into a bilateral agreement on security and defence to address the conflict

KINSHASA - President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed SA's commitment to peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The president, who co-chaired the 12th session of the SA-DRC bi-national commission alongside President Felix Tshisekedi, said SA would stand with the DRC.

Eastern regions of DRC struggle under ongoing civil conflict

Eastern parts of the Central African country have been marred in conflict and violence, as 252 local and 14 foreign armed militia groups fight for control in the region, The Conversation reported.

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The Congolese government has long tried to quell the conflict in the eastern region, to no avail.

Ramaphosa has long decried the conflict in easter DRC and, during his visit, revealed that the issue was receiving undivided attention.

Cyril Ramaphosa announces bilateral security and defence agreement between DRC and SA

Ramaphosa said that SA would strengthen its relationship with the DRC by having a bilateral agreement on security and defence that will be finalised, SABC News reported.

Ramaphosa reassured:

“Is a conflict that’s being processed and addressed by our regional organisations as well as by the African Union and SADC are involved."

Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to ANC stalwart and anti-apartheid activist Essop Pahad, who has died at 84

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Among those mourning the passing of the former minister in the presidency is President Cyril Ramaphosa, who paid tribute to Essop, thanking him for his dedication to the struggle movement on Thursday, 6 July.

In a statement released by the Presidency, Ramaphosa said:

“He served our nation with pride, principle, pragmatism, and a charm that lived comfortably alongside a tongue that could lash severely at the right provocation."

Source: Briefly News