Heads of state from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been meeting in closed session on the final day of a summit in the Mozambican capital, Maputo.

Leaders were entertained by dancing children

The summit has been dominated by discussions about ways to resolve the conflicts in Angola and - in particular - the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The leaders have been trying to find a practical resolution to the conflict in the DR Congo, which is still simmering despite a peace agreement signed in the Zambian capital, Lusaka, last month.

Their aim is to increase commitment to the peace accord which was signed by all sides involved in the conflict - except the rebel groups who are divided over who should lead them.

The clashes between Rwandan and Ugandan troops in Kisangani have further complicated the quest for peace.

Congolese unhappy

The presidents of both countries have been asked to join the discussions during the day - even though neither is a member of the SADC.

Rwanda and Uganda have been supporting different factions of Congolese rebels and both have forces on the ground in eastern Congo.

Yerodia Ndombase: Leave us alone

The Congolese government delegation, however, is unhappy about Rwandan and Ugandan involvement in the summit.

"I have nothing to say to them, except to leave our country", said Congolese Foreign Minister, Abdullaye Yerodia.

Congolese delegates are still trying to convince other member states that the conflict in their country is due more to foreign aggression than to internal political problems.

To the disappointment of many, Congo will overshadow other pressing issues facing the SADC - most notably the need to address almost three decades of war in Angola.