World丨African leaders call for cease-fire in eastern DR Congo

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African leaders called on Saturday for an immediate cease-fire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, reaffirming their full support for seeking a lasting solution to the current conflict.    A "historic summit", jointly convened by the East African Community, or EAC, and the Southern African Development Community, or SADC, was held on Saturday in the Tanzanian port city of Dar es Salaam to address the escalating crisis in eastern DR Congo.    In a communique, the regional leaders called for an immediate cease-fire and the restoration of supply lines in DR Congo, as the March 23 Movement rebels has reportedly been advancing toward Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu Province, after establishing its so-called administration in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province and a key regional hub. ▲ A woman cooks lunch on Saturday at the school where she is taking refuge with her family after their camp in Kanyaruchinya, North Kivu Province, was destroyed.  Arlette Bashizi/REUTERS ………………………………