Summary
President Donald Trump is hosting a meeting with the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to sign a deal focused on ending conflict in eastern Congo and improving access to important minerals for the U.S. This meeting includes other African officials and aims to strengthen U.S. ties with Africa through peace efforts.
Key Facts
- President Trump will meet with leaders from Congo and Rwanda in Washington, D.C.
- The purpose is to sign a deal to help end conflict in eastern Congo.
- This agreement also aims to improve access to minerals important to the U.S.
- The signing is scheduled to occur at 12:10 p.m. EST.
- Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame are attending.
- Other officials from African countries will be present at the event.
