Rwanda supports proposed summit to address DRC conflict as M23 captures Goma

Rwanda has expressed support for a proposed regional summit addressing the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This comes as the M23 armed group, allegedly backed by Rwanda, has captured the city of Goma. The South African Development Community recently called for a summit with the East African Community to discuss the DRC's security situation. Rwanda's foreign ministry stated it has consistently pushed for a political resolution to the conflict. Rwanda's President Paul Kagame did not attend the SADC emergency session, as Rwanda is not a member of the bloc. Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi participated virtually.