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.