President João Lourenço of Angola, who also serves as current Chairperson of the African Union (AU), held on Monday a high‑level meeting in Luanda with his Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) counterpart, President Félix Tshisekedi, to review the security and political situation in the eastern regions of the DRC and explore avenues for advancing peace and stability. The encounter was described by Tshisekedi as “very productive,” with Lourenço presenting proposals he characterised as promising for strengthening efforts toward peace and security in the conflict‑affected areas, although he did not divulge specific details.
Tshisekedi praised Lourenço’s role in facilitating dialogue and his leadership within the AU, underscoring Angola’s commitment to supporting negotiations and conflict resolution. The discussions come against the backdrop of continued instability in eastern DRC despite broader peace initiatives, including a peace accord signed in Washington in June 2025 aimed at de‑escalating tensions between the DRC and neighbouring Rwanda and laying foundations for regional cooperation.
The focus of the Luanda meeting was on reinforcing diplomatic engagement and devising practical measures to build on previous mediation efforts and international agreements, reflecting ongoing regional concern over security and humanitarian challenges in the Great Lakes region.