By PETER SICHALITHE Border dispute between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been resolved after parties sought arbitration of Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation Chaired by Zimbabwe deputized by Botswana, Foreign affairs Minister Joseph Malanji has said.“We sought neutral arbitration from Zimbabwe and Botswana being the chair and deputy for Troika organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation on this matter and it has since been resolved,” Mr Malanji said.Zambia and the DRC were in May this year locked in a bitter wrangle over the control of a territory along the border.The dispute erupted when the DRC accused Zambia of moving to occupy part of its territory in Moba region.The Congolese government resultantly beefed up its military presence in the area, leading to clashes between soldiers from the two countries, and sparking fears of war.The DRC-Zambia border dispute dates back to the colonial era and has flared on and off […]
ZAMBIA, DRC BORDER DISPUTE CLEARED – MALANJI
