East African leaders meet to discuss Congo peace, but key figures' absence raises doubts.

East African leaders met in Arusha, Tanzania, to discuss peace in eastern Congo, but the absence of Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and the early departure of Rwandan President Paul Kagame cast doubt on the summit's effectiveness. The summit emphasized the need for combined regional and broader peace initiatives despite ongoing violence involving the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.

November 30, 2024
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