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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>President William Ruto has commended the ceasefire and cessation of hostilities in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. He said remarkable progress had been witnessed in the past two months, facilitating the return to normalcy in the country.<\/p>\n

The head of State noted that a civilian officer will be appointed to help shield the East African Regional Force from political and public affairs matters.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will enhance peace and security in the region,\u201d he said. Ruto spoke on Wednesday during the 21st Extra-Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State in Bujumbura, Burundi.<\/p>\n

He thanked the Heads of State for stepping in to resolve the conflict in Eastern DRC, which \u201chas borne fruit\u201d. In particular, the President lauded DRC President Fe\u0301lix Tshisekedi for facilitating the deployment which has led to a stop in the killing of women and children.<\/p>\n

The President congratulated Annette Mutaawe and Andrea Malueth on their appointments as the EAC Deputy Secretary Generals. Present were Burundi President E\u0301variste Ndayishimiye, Tanzania Vice-President Dr Isidori Mpango, Prime Minister of Rwanda Dr E\u0301douard Ngirente, First Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda Rebecca Kadaga, EAC Secretary General Peter Mathuki, among others.<\/p>\n

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