DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 14 -- SPECIAL Double Troika meeting of ministers for Foreign Affairs and National Defence of Southern African Development Community (SADC) called to discuss political and security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has convened in Dar es Salaam.

The meeting which takes place today will review and assess the political situation in the DRC following the recently held elections.

Speaking at the opening of the meeting, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Prof Palamagamba Kabudi said that the purpose of the emergency meeting was strategically to consolidate peace in DR Congo and end conflict which threatens the well-being of the country.

that the meeting will help SADC countries...