Luanda peace process Stories

Congo, Rwanda say peace talks in Angola will not take place
Reuters  |  Dec 15, 2024

The move dashes hopes of a deal to curb Congo's M23 rebel conflict that has displaced more than 1.9 million people.

Regional leaders merge Nairobi and Luanda Peace Processes for Eastern DRC
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 02, 2024

The summit acknowledged the complexities arising from the parallel peace initiatives and called for their consolidation into a single, jointly managed...

South Sudan, Kenya to resume peace talks in Nairobi
Amina Wako  |  Nov 07, 2024

Ruto also announced plans to engage the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for broader regional and international support.

DRC: President Tshisekedi fires his peace processes representative
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 31, 2024

The development comes barely two months after the East African Community (EAC) announced that it is seeking a resumption of peace talks to end escalat...

Kagame prioritises regional peace in inauguration speech, criticises external meddling
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 12, 2024

Kagame also commended Kenyan President William Ruto for his ongoing efforts to promote regional peace, despite the stalling of the Nairobi Process und...

South Sudanese President Kiir in South Africa for peace talks
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 26, 2024

The visit follows the recent Nairobi Tumaini Peace Initiative, which Kiir is keen to update Ramaphosa on, especially since the initiative has reset af...

South Sudanese peace talks in Nairobi reset after VP Machar's withdrawal
Amina Wako  |  Jul 26, 2024

The SPLM-IO's Political Bureau convened in Juba last Tuesday where it unanimously voted to exit the negotiations.

AU Peace and Security Council to assess Eastern DRC mediation efforts
Amina Wako  |  Jul 15, 2024

The AU has long been accused of neglecting ongoing conflicts in Africa, particularly the crisis in DRC, which has resulted in over 6 million deaths si...

EAC pushes for resumption of DRC peace talks under Nairobi and Luanda processes
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 09, 2024

The two processes seek to address the two dimensions that define the security challenges in the Eastern DRC.

South Sudan opposition alliance says no election without proper constitution
Vincent Ombati  |  Jul 09, 2024

SSOMA said on Monday that it does not want the elections extended or rescheduled and that the peace process - the Tumaini Initiative that is ongoing i...

South Sudanese VP Nyandeng attends Nairobi Peace Process, urges reconciliation
Amina Wako  |  May 28, 2024

She extended appreciation to Kenyan President William Ruto for his role in the process and urged all involved parties to set aside political differenc...

South Sudan crisis: China to deploy peacekeeping police officers
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 21, 2024

The deployment comes at a crucial time for South Sudan, which has endured years of conflict, resulting in severe humanitarian crises and widespread di...

South Sudan peace process marks milestone with signing of Tumaini Initiative
Amina Wako  |  May 16, 2024

This initiative aims to address the deep-rooted divisions and conflicts in South Sudan to achieve lasting peace in the country.

Kenyans take leading roles in renewed South Sudan peace process
Amina Wako  |  Apr 23, 2024

President William Ruto in late March appointed Sumbeiywo as the Chief Mediator for the South Sudan mediation peace process.

Ex-Kenya Army boss Sumbeiywo appointed mediator for South Sudan peace process
Amina Wako  |  Mar 28, 2024

He will also facilitate negotiations and interaction among the parties to achieve "peace and political stability in South Sudan."

AU urges South Sudan holdout groups to embrace Nairobi peace process ahead of polls
Amina Wako  |  Mar 07, 2024

This call comes as a step towards fostering stability and inclusive governance in the war-torn nation.

Salva Kiir engages Burundi in peace talks to quell tensions
Mercy Asamba  |  Feb 23, 2024

Both the DRC and Burundi accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23 and Red Tabara rebels who have been wreaking havoc in the two countries.

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