They’ll spend a lot of time hugging each other: Trump on Kagame-Tshisekedi relations
President Donald Trump presided over the signing of the Washington Accords, ending decades of conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. The deal includes ceasefire, disarmament, refugee returns, and a regional economic integration plan...
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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.
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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.
