Shift in tactics: The untapped power of music in East Africa’s peace efforts

Rwanda president Paul Kagame (left) and his DR Congo counterpart  Félix Tshisekedi pose for a photo after peace talks. Photo | Courtesy

Dar es Salaam. The East African Community (EAC) faces a significant threat to its regional goals due to persistent conflicts in member states like South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Burundi.

These conflicts continue to disrupt trade, displace populations, and undermine regional integration, despite numerous peace efforts.