- Sécurité
On Monday, July 13, Floribert Anzuluni, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration, met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at his Kisozi presidential farm, located approximately 150 kilometers from Kampala. Minister Anzuluni delivered a crucial message from President Félix Tshisekedi during a period marked by intensified regional diplomatic engagement and ongoing clashes in the Eastern DRC between Congolese government forces and the Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebellion.
President Museveni reiterated Uganda’s steadfast commitment to continued collaboration with the DRC and its regional partners to effectively tackle the persistent security challenges in the eastern part of the country.
On his official X account, the Ugandan President stated, « We engaged on matters of common interest, particularly the security situation in Eastern DRC. Peace and stability across our region are fundamental to the prosperity of our populations, and we shall continue our cooperation with regional partners to address the challenges confronting eastern Congo. »
This recent encounter follows President Tshisekedi’s official visit to Uganda on May 11 and 12, 2026, which focused on strengthening multisectoral partnership relations between Kinshasa and Kampala. At the invitation of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the two heads of state held a private discussion at State House Entebbe, preceding the signing ceremony for six memoranda of understanding. These agreements had been meticulously prepared and validated during the 9th session of the Joint Permanent Commission, which convened 15 members from both the Congolese and Ugandan governments.
These accords are designed to consolidate economic integration between the two nations and foster an environment of mutual prosperity, all while rigorously respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each state. Specifically, they cover areas such as the interstate utilization of search and rescue (SAR) facilities and resources during peacetime, the enhancement of bilateral trade, cooperation in public administration, information and communication technologies, export promotion, and the advancement of tourism.
Through these significant commitments, Kinshasa aims to further solidify its relationship with Kampala within the Great Lakes region. This diplomatic push unfolds against a backdrop of strained relations with Kigali, as the DRC continues to accuse Rwanda of supporting the AFC/M23 rebellion in its eastern provinces. Moreover, this dynamic diplomatic engagement occurs at a time when peace initiatives, particularly those launched in Washington and Doha, are still struggling to produce concrete results on the ground, despite some reported progress within negotiation frameworks.