Southern Africa: SADC, AU and Botswana Co-Host High-Level Harmonisation Meeting to Promote Peace Initiatives in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Regional leaders from the SADC, African Union, and Botswana met in Gaborone to discuss peace initiatives for the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The meeting focused on improving institutional coordination and accelerating the implementation of existing peace agreements.
Why it matters
Stability in the DRC is essential for regional economic development and security across the African continent.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union (AU) and the Government of Botswana co-hosted the High-Level Harmonisation Meeting of the AU Panel of Facilitators and the Independent Joint Secretariat (IJS) on the peace process for the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Gaborone, Botswana, from 24 to 26 July 2026.
The meeting was led by His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria and Chairperson of the AU Panel of Facilitators. He highlighted the need for stronger cooperation among the African Union, SADC, the East African Community (, and other regional entities. He urged the participants to develop practical recommendations to speed up the implementation of current peace agreements and reaffirmed the commitment to African-led solutions for African problems.
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