Regional blocs in eastern and southern Africa have appointed former leaders from Nigeria, Kenya, and Ethiopia to spearhead efforts aimed at restoring peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where conflict has escalated in the eastern region.
In a bid to address the worsening crisis, the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have recently joined forces to mediate the situation.
The crisis, largely driven by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, has resulted in widespread displacement and a growing humanitarian emergency.