In a historic breakthrough, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed a US-brokered peace accord on Friday. The signing ceremony, held in Washington with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has sparked hope among communities tired of the relentless fighting that has cost thousands of lives and displaced many more. ✌️
The agreement calls for Rwandan troops to withdraw from eastern DRC within 90 days, while a new framework for regional economic integration is set to open doors for billions in Western investment. With the region rich in tantalum, gold, cobalt, copper, and lithium, many see this pact as a gateway to transformative growth.
Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe hailed the deal as a turning point, and DRC Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner stressed that disengagement is key for lasting peace. Later in the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump met with the officials and presented invitations for further agreements—collectively dubbed the "Washington Accord"—to solidify ties moving forward.
This fresh accord brings renewed optimism and a promising outlook for stability and progress in Africa. Stay tuned as this dynamic story unfolds! 🚀
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Rwanda, DR Congo sign U.S.-brokered peace deal to end fighting
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