Dr Sikhanyiso Masuku has published speaks with BBC News regarding the DRC conflict dicusssing several key areas surrounding tensions in the contact zone, peace, and the impacts from nations and international bodies.

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DRC Conflict - Tensions arising as peace diminishes, how are international relations influencing the situation?

Sikanyiso Masuku, University of Cape Town

Dr Sikanyiso who was interviewed on BBC Focus Africa Today deals in the nuances surrounding several key issues surrounding the DRC conflict:

Tensions are escalating as President Kagame and President Tshekedi voice readiness for confrontation, diminishing hopes for peace.
The effectiveness of regional bodies in peacekeeping becoming more questionable, with frictions between SA and Rwanda adding complexity
The international community and how it could play a crucial role by applying diplomatic pressure, sanctions, and supporting judicial action against conflict contributors.
South Africa's public becoming more divided on troop involvement in DRC, with concerns over soldiers' deaths.

For the full interview you can see the link below.

Tensions escalate as President Kagame and President Tshekedi voice readiness for confrontation, diminishing hopes for peace. The effectiveness of regional bodies in peacekeeping remains questionable, with frictions between SA and Rwanda adding complexity. The international… pic.twitter.com/P5B0VHUDyF
— Sikanyiso Masuku (@MasukuSka) February 3, 2025