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"We’ll continue to count on partners like Angola," said Secretary Blinken, "to address democratic backsliding in the region."

The United States will continue intensive engagement with African partners to address the ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to

Blinken Ends Four-Nation Africa Tour

Share Print STATE DEPARTMENT — The United States is committed to deepening and strengthening partnerships across Africa, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday in Praia, the first stop of his four-nation Africa visit. Blinken starts his fourth African trip this week,...

Office of the Spokesperson — MR TEK:  Thank you and good morning, everyone.  Welcome to today’s background call on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s travel

Kenya, Burundi and Uganda have existing bilateral arrangements related to security and defence cooperation with the DRC.

The rebels accused Burundi soldiers of working with armed enemies in the troubled Eastern Congo.

While SADC leaders said more member states have committed resources towards actual deployment of the mission, no specific timelines were given.

Attacks on EACRF nudge it to raise its guard and potentially push it into a combat mode it has avoided all year.

The violations mean conditions in the ceasefire under what is known as the Luanda Process have been violated.