US EditionRwanda, Congo sign peace deal in US to end fighting, attract investment
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, JUN 27 – The peace deal includes disarmament of armed groups and aims to promote regional economic integration, with the Democratic Republic of Congo holding 60% of global coltan reserves, U.S. officials said.
- Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace deal in Washington to end their conflict and address armed groups in eastern DR Congo.
- The deal requires the 'disengagement, disarmament, and conditional integration' of armed groups in eastern DR Congo.
- Rwanda denies supporting the M23 group, citing its military presence as defensive against threats from groups like the FDLR, which it accuses DR Congo of backing.
- President Donald Trump praised the agreement on Truth Social, calling it a 'great day for Africa and a great day for the world!' while also highlighting the potential economic impact of granting the U.S. significant mineral rights from Congo.
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The peace agreement signed in Washington between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on 27 June could put an end to more than 30 years of a war that caused nearly 5 million deaths and between 11 and 12 million displaced people. Strongly wanted by the Trump administration this treaty is the result of the...
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