Summary
President Donald Trump will host a peace deal signing between the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda in Washington. The deal aims to end ongoing conflicts in eastern DR Congo, amid accusations between the countries and ongoing fighting. The M23 rebel group is in separate talks with the DR Congo government, facilitated by Qatar.
Key Facts
- President Trump will host a summit for a peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda.
- The peace deal seeks to end long-standing conflicts in eastern DR Congo.
- Fighting has recently increased between DR Congo's army and rebels, who are allegedly backed by Rwanda.
- DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda's President Paul Kagame will attend the signing.
- Foreign ministers from the countries previously signed an accord in June.
- The M23 rebel group will not attend the signing but is in separate talks with DR Congo.
- Rwanda denies supporting the M23, though UN experts claim otherwise.
- The conflict area is rich in resources, potentially increasing future U.S. investments if peace is achieved.
