Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have discussed bilateral cooperation and efforts to promote peace in Africa, with a focus on the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Kagame highlighted the discussions on the progress of the peace process led by the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), as well as the role of international actors.
Their talks come amid shifting regional diplomacy, including Angola’s withdrawal from DRC mediation efforts and Qatar’s recent involvement in hosting peace negotiations between Kagame and Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi.
President Faye reaffirmed Senegal’s commitment to deepening its cooperation with Rwanda, emphasizing the importance of regional stability. “We reaffirmed our shared desire to strengthen exemplary cooperation between Senegal and Rwanda,” he stated.
This engagement follows Kagame’s visit to Dakar in May 2024, where both leaders underscored the need for strong and mutually beneficial partnerships to address regional challenges.
As consultations continue between Tshisekedi and other regional leaders, including Angola’s João Lourenço, Senegal is positioning itself as a key diplomatic player in efforts to secure lasting peace in the DRC and broader African stability.