Rwanda, DRC Sign Historic Peace Deal in Washington as Ruto and World Leaders Witness Ceremony
President Ruto described the accord as “a monumental diplomatic milestone” and a decisive step towards lasting peace. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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 FĂ©lix 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.
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Rwanda and DRC Sign Historic Peace Deal in Washington - December 2025
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 signing ceremony was hosted and witnessed by US President Donald Trump, who hailed the event as a "great day" for Africa and the world. President Trump presided over the signing of the Washington Accords and expressed confidence that the leaders of both nations would uphold their commitments. The ceremony was also witnessed by other world leaders, including Kenyan President William Ruto. The agreement is intended to resolve over three decades of conflict in the region.
