NEW: Conflicts in DRC, Mozambique under the spotlight as SADC meets

Lovemore Chikova in LUSAKA, Zambia

PROGRESS on peace and security in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Cabo Delgado province, northern Mozambique, has been under the spotlight in Zambia this week.

Earlier in the week, security chiefs from the region have been meeting to review the situation and assess the timelines of the operations of the SADC missions in both countries.

Some countries in SADC have deployed in both the DRC and Mozambique to help bring peace and security.

On Friday, the committee of ministers from SADC had its meeting to consider reports on both missions from the regional security chiefs.

The SADC Committee of Ministers meeting in Lusaka, Zambia

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Ambassador Frederick Shava was among the ministers that took part in the discussions.

The committee of ministers meeting comes ahead of the Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit plus SADC Troika that is scheduled for tomorrow.

The summit includes countries that have contributed troops to both the DRC and Mozambique missions, with the two countries also part of the deliberations.