Donald Trump to sign Rwanda, DR Congo accord even as violence rages

Leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), Paul Kagame and Felix Tshisekedi, respectively, signed a peace deal aimed at resolving the ongoing M23 conflict, amidst recent violence in the region. The signing was hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a significant diplomatic effort to foster stability in this resource-rich area.

In a recent diplomatic event in Washington, Presidents Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC and Paul Kagame of Rwanda met for the first time in a year, yet the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC persists, with the M23 rebel group not participating in the discussions. The situation remains complicated by entrenched militias and economic interests tied to the region's mineral wealth.

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are poised to sign a new peace agreement, facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at reducing tensions in the conflict-affected eastern DRC. This deal is being hailed as a significant diplomatic achievement, despite ongoing violence in the region that raises doubts about its potential effectiveness.

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President Donald Trump's name has been added to the sign outside the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., coinciding with his hosting of the presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo for the signing of a US-brokered peace deal. This event marks a significant diplomatic effort aimed at fostering stability in a region historically affected by conflict.