Southern African Leaders Back Congo as M23 Advances

The Southern African Development Community held an urgent summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, to address the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The summit condemned the actions of the Rwandan Defense Forces and their alleged links to the M23 rebels. A call was made for a joint summit with East African Community leaders to find solutions. Rwanda responded positively to engagement but rejected accusations against its defense forces. Tensions remain, but the willingness to engage is seen as a positive step.

What was the significance of the engagement between the East African Community and the South African Development Community?

How did the ongoing tensions between Rwanda and the South African Development Community manifest after the meetings?