Tshisekedi Re-election Causes Rifts Between DRC and EAC Leaders
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Museveni and Kagame have not congratulated Tshisekedi on his re-election, unlike other EAC leaders like Ruto, Hassan, and Ndayishimiye.
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DRC joined the EAC in May 2022 but has yet to fully assent to all relevant protocols.
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The EAC did not send election observers to DRC after being denied accreditation.
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DRC recalled its envoys from EAC over a rebel meeting in Nairobi, showing icy relations.
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The EAC military mission mandate ended amid controversy, with DRC accusing Rwanda of backing rebels and Rwanda accusing DRC of arming rebels against it.