US EditionTrump hosting the leaders of Congo and Rwanda to sign key deal for peace in eastern Congo
The Washington Accords aim to end decades of conflict in eastern DR Congo and establish economic ties, while opening access to critical minerals for U.S. companies.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump will host DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the USIP to sign the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity, aimed at ending eastern Congo’s conflict and opening access to critical minerals.
- Decades of fighting in the region have left eastern DR Congo battered by more than 100 armed groups, with this year’s M23 rebel seizure of Goma and Bukavu worsening a crisis displacing millions.
- Fighting on the ground shows ceasefire violations and a fresh offensive Tuesday in South Kivu, while a Congo–M23 deal and Qatar-led talks exclude M23 from Washington talks.
- Thursday’s pact will also build on a Regional Economic Integration Framework, with several African leaders attending and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosting American business leaders focusing on minerals, energy, and tourism, according to Yolande Makolo, senior adviser to President Kagame.
- Analysts say the signing is unlikely to yield rapid peace, as the DR Congo government will not advance economic progress until Rwandan troops withdraw and M23 continues expanding control.
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Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign U.S.-mediated peace deal
U.S. President Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for their courage as they signed onto a deal on Thursday aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo and opening the region’s critical mineral reserves to the U.S. government and American companies.
‘Grandpa needs a nap’: Trump mocked as he can’t keep eyes open during peace signing
President Donald Trumpamused onlookers when he appeared to nod off — again — Thursday at a peace-themed signing ceremony for a U.S.-brokered pact between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. The event was being held at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where Trump was hosting Presidents Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Paul Kagame of Rwanda. But as one speaker took the stage, Trump appeared …
'Grandpa needs a nap': Trump mocked as he can't keep eyes open during peace signing
President Donald Trump amused onlookers when he appeared to nod off — again — Thursday at a peace-themed signing ceremony for a U.S.-brokered pact between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.The event was being held at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where Trump was hosting Presidents Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Paul Kagame of Rwanda.But as one speaker took the stage, Trump appeared t…
Trump touts Congo-Rwanda peace deal in push to end conflict
President Donald Trump championed a peace deal signed by leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, calling the end to their long-standing conflict “a great day for Africa” despite a flare-up in fighting near the Rwandan border. The peace deal was signed at the newly renamed Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, formerly the U.S. Institute of Peace, as Trump continues his quest to secure a Nobel Peace Prize. The event also comes o…
It had already been assumed in advance that the peace agreement could also involve the economic interests of the United States.
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