SADC has dismissed claims that its forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo are engaged in joint military operations alongside that country's armed forces, the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, and the Wazalendo militia in Goma against the M23 rebel group.

The Cabinet endorsed a decision that the government consider hosting an event to signify Namibia's firm commitment to the future of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.

The event is expected to feature international and national stakeholders.