In a statement released on Wednesday 21st February 2024, he highlighted the situation’s threat to regional peace and security and advocated for immediate de-escalation and dialogue among the nations involved.

Mahamat specifically called on the leaders of the DRC and Rwanda to engage in dialogue, supported by two African-led mechanisms.

These initiatives, spearheaded by Joao Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, and Uhuru Kenyatta, former President of Kenya, are designed to foster a cooperative and brotherly resolution to political conflicts, irrespective of their nature.

The African Union stressed the critical need to maintain the integrity, security, sovereignty, and stability of all states in the region while ensuring the protection of civilian populations. The Chairperson of the Commission firmly stated that military solutions would not resolve issues and differences within the African community.

Furthermore, Moussa Faki Mahamat urged foreign powers to avoid any interference in the internal affairs of African countries, especially those in the Great Lakes region. His statement emphasized the importance of an approach that honors the self-determination of African nations in addressing their internal conflicts.

Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission.