US President Donald Trump presided over the signing of the Washington Accords, a landmark peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, aimed at ending over 30 years of conflict in eastern DRC.

• The agreement provides for a permanent ceasefire, disarmament, safe return of refugees, and a regional economic integration plan.
• Presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC, once "killing each other," are now "hugging," according to Trump, symbolizing an end to decades of bloodshed.
• The event at the US Institute of Peace saw a large delegation of African and Arab leaders, with Trump announcing new bilateral deals for US access to critical minerals in Rwanda and the DRC.

A peace deal aimed at ending the long-running conflict in the region was signed between the leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda at a summit hosted by US President Donald Trump in Washington. President Trump hailed the ceremony as a "great day" for Africa and the world, expressing confidence in both leaders to uphold their commitments.

• The peace deal was signed on December 4 at the newly-renamed Donald J Trump Institute of Peace.
• Key persons involved were DR Congo's Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, with US President Donald Trump as host.
• The agreement follows an escalation in fighting in eastern DR Congo, where M23 rebels seized large parts of the region at the start of 2025, resulting in thousands killed and displaced.

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a historic peace deal in Washington, D.C., aimed at ending a 30-year conflict in Eastern Congo.

• The agreement was signed by Presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC.
• President William Ruto of Kenya, along with other African and global leaders including US President Donald J. Trump, witnessed the ceremony.
• The deal formalizes terms agreed in June, including a permanent ceasefire, disarmament of non-state armed groups, and provisions for refugee return.