Trump witnesses signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda
"I have a lot of confidence in both leaders," Trump added. "We'll keep these commitments. I know they're going to keep them and follow through on the agreement and create a much brighter future for the people of their countries," Trump said. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news tod..
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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.
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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.
