Editor's Review

The two leaders held discussions about the ongoing conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

President William Ruto has announced that he held discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the ongoing conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

In an update on Monday, January 27, Ruto noted that Macron committed to supporting efforts to deal with the situation.

"I have spoken to President Emmanuel Macron of France on the situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. He has expressed support for the regional efforts to deal with the challenge.

"President Macron also committed his country's support for the interventions being carried out, and for Kenya's participation in other peace initiatives in Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan," he said.

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File image of Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto

On Monday morning, Ruto called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and renewed efforts for peace in the conflict-stricken Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). 

He expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region, made worse by ongoing military actions, including the recent closure of Goma airspace.

"The escalating conflict and deteriorating situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are of grave concern to the People and Governments of East Africa.

"Noting the worsening humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by ongoing military actions, including the closure of airspace in Goma, I call for the immediate and unconditional cessation of hostilities," he said.

Additionally, Ruto announced plans for an extraordinary EAC Summit within the next 48 hours to deliberate on the conflict and chart a path forward. 

He noted that both Tshisekedi and Kagame will participate in the summit.

"Consequently, and having consulted with the Heads of State of the region, on this dire situation, we will be convening an extraordinary EAC Summit within the next 48 hours to deliberate on this crisis and chart a way forward. 

"This is in line with the EAC Summit’s decision of November 2024, which called for constructive engagement to address the conflict. I thank both President Tshisekedi and President Kagame for their confirmed participation in this summit," he stated.