SACCORD Welcomes Settlement Of Zambia-DRC Border Dispute

The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) takes note and welcomes reports of the peaceful settlement of the border dispute between the Republic of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Zambia since independence has practiced the foreign policy principle of ‘good neighbourliness’ and this has contributed to the country being peaceful. The border dispute between the two neighbours that had intensified created an environment of possible serious violence between the two neighbours. We are happy that Zambia and the DRC through the assistance of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mediation team have managed to arrive at an amicable and peaceful solution on the border dispute.

Peace is the only ingredient that provides any country an opportunity to develop. The peaceful border dispute between Zambia and the DRC now offers a conducive environment through which both countries can focus on achieving mutual development goals and progress that is in the interest of both countries and their people.

Boniface Cheembe
Executive Director