High-Level Roundtable on the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes Region
November 13, 2026

IPSS / Tana Forum Secretariat, participated in the High-Level Roundtable on the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes Region from 10 –11 November 2026 in Durban, South Africa. The roundtable was convened by the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) in collaboration with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).

The roundtable sought to:

  • Assess the evolving political, security, and humanitarian dynamics in Eastern DRC and the wider Great Lakes region, including the role and interests of regional actors and institutions.
  • Examine ongoing peace, mediation, and diplomatic initiatives, including the implementation of the PSC framework.
  • Identify strategic priorities, challenges, and opportunities for South Africa’s leadership during its tenure as Chair of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM).
  • Generate policy-relevant recommendations to inform engagements on broader regional efforts towards peace, security, and stability in the Great Lakes Region.

The workshop ended with a set of recommendations to be submitted to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) for their consideration.