Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has expressed concern over what he described as continued violations of commitments by the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite ongoing regional and international peace efforts. He made the remarks during the presentation of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) report at the 39th African Union Summit, held in Addis Ababa from February 13-15. The report covered the activities of the PSC and the state of peace and security in Africa from January to December 2025. ALSO READ: Africa must be at global decision-making table – Officials at AU summit Nsengiyumva commended international partners for their role in advancing peace processes. “We appreciate the role played by the United States in facilitating the Washington Peace Accords, and the State of Qatar for supporting the Doha Framework Agreement,” he said. However, he stressed that the progress achieved through these initiatives must be implemented in good faith by all parties. “The gains achieved through these processes must be implemented in good faith by all parties. We remain concerned, however, by continued violations of commitments by the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo,” he added. ALSO READ: AU Summit: What’s on the agenda as African leaders meet in Addis Ababa? The Prime Minister noted that while Africa continues to face volatile peace and security dynamics across its sub-regions, there are signs of commitment to dialogue, mediation, and stabilisation efforts. Rwanda, he said, recognises the gravity of the ongoing crisis in Sudan and supports calls for an immediate ceasefire, sustained humanitarian access, and a credible political pathway toward stability. Although Rwanda has taken note of the PSC report, Nsengiyumva pointed out that it contains “notable discrepancies,” adding that Kigali will submit detailed comments through appropriate channels at a later stage. He emphasised that sustainable peace across the continent will depend on addressing root causes of conflict, including governance challenges, economic inequality, exclusion, and the marginalisation of vulnerable communities. Reflecting on 2025, the Prime Minister said the year registered important progress in peace and security efforts, with Rwanda continuing to play an active role through peacekeeping and peace support operations across Africa. He said Rwanda sustained its support to Mozambique and the Central African Republic, contributing to improved security conditions and the gradual restoration of normal life for communities. The country also remained engaged in peace initiatives at global, continental, and regional levels, including in the Great Lakes region. Nsengiyumva welcomed African Union-led mediation efforts and the outcomes of the High-Level Meeting held in Lomé in January 2026, underscoring the AU’s central role in supporting the implementation of the Washington and Doha agreements.
