Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and fostering peace in Africa, particularly addressing the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
During their discussions, Kagame provided updates on the ongoing peace initiatives led by the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), highlighting the role of regional and international actors in resolving the conflict. Their meeting comes at a crucial time, as Angola recently withdrew from DRC mediation efforts, and Qatar has stepped in to facilitate negotiations between Kagame and Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi.
President Faye emphasized Senegal’s dedication to reinforcing its partnership with Rwanda, particularly in advancing regional stability. “We reaffirmed our shared desire to strengthen exemplary cooperation between Senegal and Rwanda,” Faye stated.
This engagement follows Kagame’s visit to Dakar in May 2024, where both leaders underscored the necessity of robust diplomatic alliances to tackle Africa’s security and economic challenges.
As diplomatic efforts continue, including consultations between Tshisekedi and other regional leaders such as Angola’s João Lourenço, Senegal is positioning itself as an emerging mediator in Africa’s security landscape, seeking to contribute to a lasting resolution to the DRC crisis and broader regional stability.
