Kinshasa, July 6th, 2026 (CPA). – The President of the Republic of Burundi on Monday called for constructive dialogue and national unity in the Democratic Republic of Congo during talks with Congolese opposition leaders and representatives of religious denominations, according to a statement posted on the Burundian Presidency’s X account. « His Excellency Évariste Ndayishimiye expressed satisfaction with the quality of the discussions, which were conducted in a spirit of openness and mutual trust. He stressed the importance of constructive dialogue and unity, » the statement read. According to the same source, the Burundian President acknowledged the shared commitment demonstrated during the discussions in support of stability, peace and security in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the wider region. A delegation comprising opposition leaders and representatives of religious denominations travelled to Bujumburaat the invitation of the Burundian President as part of the consultations.
The invitation followed President Ndayishimiye’s 48-hour visit to Kinshasa in his capacity as President of Burundi and Chairperson of the African Union, during which he advocated national cohesion and the preservation of institutional stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo.