EAC CHIEFS OF DEFENCE MEET IN BUJUMBURA

The Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, joined the East African Community Chiefs of Defence Forces and Chiefs of Defence Staff for an extraordinary meeting at Bujumbura – Burundi to discuss on the security situation in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The meeting is part of continued efforts to restore peace, security and stability in Eastern D R Congo.

The East African Regional Force (EACRF) deployed last year and mandated to restore peace in Eastern D R Congo has gradually created favourable environment making main supply routes accessible, protection of civilians, and the withdrawal of Armed Groups.