Southern African Leaders Back Congo as M23 Advances

The Southern African Development Community held an urgent summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, to address the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The summit condemned the actions of the Rwandan Defense Forces and their alleged links to the M23 rebels. A call was made for a joint summit with East African Community leaders to find solutions. Rwanda responded positively to engagement but rejected accusations against its defense forces. Tensions remain, but the willingness to engage is seen as a positive step.

What was one of the main resolutions from the Southern African Development Community summit?

• Support for the Rwandan Defense Forces

• Alliance with the East African Community

• Approval of the M23 rebels' actions

• Condemnation of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo

What was the purpose of the meeting held by East African leaders before the Southern African summit?

• To plan a cultural exchange program

• To find ways to solve the conflict in the DRC

• To negotiate trade agreements

• To discuss economic partnerships

What is the current expectation regarding the impact of the recent meetings on the DRC conflict?

• Complete withdrawal of foreign forces

• Uncertain impact but hope for easing tensions

• Immediate resolution of the conflict

• Increased tensions between countries

How did Rwanda's Foreign Affairs Ministry respond to the idea of engagement between the two regional communities?

• They rejected the idea completely

• They demanded sanctions against the DRC

• They proposed a military intervention

• They welcomed the engagement

What was Rwanda's stance on the accusations against their defense forces?

• They accepted the accusations

• They apologized for the actions

• They ignored the accusations

• They rejected the accusations