DRC Peace Process Still On Despite Church Blast dailynewstz: EastAfrica
The DRC government has since levelled blame on the Islamic State group-affiliated rebels for the blast in Kasindi, in the east of the country.
"The EAC Secretary General restates the call by EAC Heads of State for all local armed groups in Eastern DRC to embrace consultations, lay down their arms and join the political process," Dr Mathuki explained. Last year, the EAC Secretariat initiated the 'EAC-Led Nairobi Process', on restoration of peace and security in Eastern DRC.
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