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At UN, Burundi calls for inclusive dialogue in DR Congo

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At UN, Burundi calls for inclusive dialogue in DR Congo

Burundi’s ambassador to the UN, Zéphyrin Maniratanga, backed an inclusive, credible and transparent national dialogue in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At a Security Council briefing on 29 September 2026, he called for the process to involve women and young people in particular and respect Congolese sovereignty, reports Actualité.cd.

Burundi has called for an inclusive national dialogue, credible and transparent, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, saying it must contribute sustainably to peace and stability. Burundi’s ambassador to the UN, Zéphyrin Maniratanga, defended this position at the United Nations Security Council, according to Actualité.cd.

The initiative supports Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi’s call for a national dialogue. Maniratanga stressed the need to ensure the effective participation of the stakeholders concerned, reports Actualité.cd.

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