Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Hamza Abdi Barre, participated in a joint heads of state meeting held virtually by member countries of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
The meeting focused on the deteriorating security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In his remarks, Prime Minister Hamza emphasized the regional responsibility to address the humanitarian crisis in Eastern Congo and the urgent need for action.
He stated that Somalia believes a sustainable peace in the DRC can be achieved through a comprehensive plan involving all conflicting parties, the United Nations, and the African Union to secure a lasting security solution to the ongoing conflict.
A communiqué issued from the joint meeting announced the formation of a committee composed of five former presidents tasked with finding solutions for the DRC issue. The committee includes:
1. Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo
2. Former President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta
3. Former President of South Africa, Kgalema Motlanthe
4. Former President of the Central African Republic, Catherine Samba Panza
5. Former President of Ethiopia, Sahle-Work Zewde
This collaborative effort underscores the commitment of regional leaders to promote peace and stability in the DRC and the broader region.
