DRC-Tanzania: Issues relating to the defense and security of lake borders discussed in Dodoma

Kinshasa, April 9^th, 2026 (CPA).- Issues relating to the defence and security of the lake borders between the United Republic of Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) were the focus of discussions on Thursday in Dodoma, Tanzania, according to the Congolese Ministry in charge of Defense. “Having arrived in Dodoma, Tanzania, on Wednesday at the invitation of the Tanzanian Minister of National Defense, Rhimo Nyansaho, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of National Defense and Veterans Affairs, Guy Kabombo Muandianvita, held talks with his counterpart on defense and security issues relating to lake borders, as well as on regional defense and security matters,” the source stated. The ministry further clarified that this bilateral meeting, which included sectoral experts from both countries, was held in accordance with the directives of the President of the DRC and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC), Félix Tshisekedi, who is keen to consolidate reliable military partnerships and support the reconstruction of the national army. Guy Kabombo expressed the hope that this visit would help breathe new life into bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly nations. For his part, the Tanzanian Minister in charge of National Defense and National Service, Rhimo Nyansaho, commended the Congolese Government’s efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. He also congratulated the Congolese Deputy Prime Minister on his commitment to rebuilding the FARDC. At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of training and to step up initiatives in support of peace in the face of the security challenges threatening the region.  ACP/