He says it is imperative that a lasting solution is found in the DRC for peace and stability in the region.

SADC and the East African Community have convened in Tanzania to discuss the crisis in the DRC.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the Tanzanian capital, Dar es Salaam to attend the meeting.

Addressing the summit, Mnangagwa said the meeting must put the interests of the DRC first.

“We must remain united as we were during the struggle for the complete emancipation and independence of Africa from colonialism. We do have a duty to comprehensively frankly tackle and address the various challenges that are impeding the realisation of peace.”

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