The Angolan government, led by President João Lourenço, has been actively involved in mediating the crisis , with Lourenço being appointed as the African Union's mediator. Kagame and President Lourenco. The Angolan government, led by President João Lourenço, has been actively involved in mediating the crisis , with Lourenço being appointed as the African Union's mediator.

Tshisekedi reflected on a previous meeting with President Kagame in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This meeting, facilitated by Angolan President João Lourenço acting as a mediator on behalf of the African Tshisekedi revealed that President Lourenço has organized another meeting, proposing separate discussions This meeting, facilitated by Angolan President João Lourenço acting as a mediator on behalf of the African ADVERTISEMENT Tshisekedi revealed that President Lourenço has organized another meeting, proposing separate

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is personally involved, working with Angolan President João Lourenço Secretary of State Antony Blinken is personally involved, working with Angolan President João Lourenço

The event is co-chaired by the African Union under the leadership of Angolan President João Lourenço. Bola Tinubu South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye Kenyan The event is co-chaired by the African Union under the leadership of Angolan President João Lourenço. Bola Tinubu South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye Kenyan President Donald Trump, has further strained budgets.

Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye has taken over the rotating chairmanship of the African Union (AU) for 2026, succeeding Angola’s President João Lourenço, as the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic , 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Burundi’s President Ndayishimiye has taken over the rotating chairmanship of the African Union (AU) for 2026, succeeding Angola’s President João Lourenço, as the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains a central regional

linked the alleged operation to efforts aimed at shifting Angola’s political course at a time when President João Lourenço has strengthened ties with Western partners and overseen projects seen as strategically linked the alleged operation to efforts aimed at shifting Angola’s political course at a time when President João Lourenço has strengthened ties with Western partners and overseen projects seen as strategically

According to the Togolese presidency, both UN officials welcomed Togo's commitment to promoting peace Gnassingbé's role as the African Union's designated mediator, a position he assumed after succeeding Angolan President João Lourenço in the regional peace process. ADVERTISEMENT According to the Togolese presidency, both UN officials welcomed Togo's commitment to promoting João Lourenço in the regional peace process.

Angolan President João Lourenço travelled to Kinshasa on Wednesday to join President Félix Tshisekedi Angolan President João Lourenço travelled to Kinshasa on Wednesday to join President Félix Tshisekedi Strengthening DRC–Angola cooperation President Lourenço’s visit underscores the strategic cooperation A bilateral meeting between Presidents Tshisekedi and Lourenço was also scheduled alongside the railway At the time of publication, official announcements confirmed President Lourenço’s journey to witness

rebellion take effect at noon on February 18, following high-level talks in Luanda involving Angolan President João Lourenço, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi, and AU-linked facilitators. rebellion take effect at noon on February 18, following high-level talks in Luanda involving Angolan President João Lourenço, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi, and AU-linked facilitators.

The declaration came at a high-level summit in Nairobi, co-chaired by Kenyan President William Ruto ( EAC Chair) and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa (SADC Chair), in a bid to finally confront the Uhuru Kenyatta) and the Luanda Process (facilitated by Angolan President João Lourenço under AU mandate Observers blame Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who is accused of sabotaging peace talks from within the Uhuru Kenyatta) and the Luanda Process (facilitated by Angolan President João Lourenço under AU mandate

The truce initiative has been closely tied to Angola’s regional role under President João Lourenço , ADVERTISEMENT The truce initiative has been closely tied to Angola’s regional role under President João Lourenço , who has framed a ceasefire as a necessary first step toward de-escalation and a pathway to Justice Breaking: Kabila Faces Historic Trial Over M23 Crimes and High Treason Former President Joseph

Her explanation followed discussions between President Félix Tshisekedi and Angolan President João Lourenço Instead, President Tshisekedi wants development along the corridor to generate opportunities for Congolese Her explanation followed discussions between President Félix Tshisekedi and Angolan President João Lourenço Government expects greater revenues from trade The Presidency also sees the corridor as an opportunity Quoting the president on the implementation of the project, Salama concluded: “The signing that took