Crisis in the East: Guy Kabombo on a tour in Southern Africa to strengthen military cooperation

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita, is on a tour in Southern Africa since April 29, 2026, to strengthen military cooperation in response to the security crisis in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He visited Botswana, Namibia, and Zambia, where discussions focused on security coordination, border surveillance, and combating cross-border trafficking. Kabombo emphasized the ongoing challenges in the East of the country and the government's efforts to restore peace.