Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have ratified a draft peace agreement aimed at ending ongoing fighting in eastern Congo. The agreement, which is expected to be formally signed next week, was announced in a joint statement by the two countries’ technical teams.
The provisional deal—reached after three days of negotiations—marks a potential breakthrough in peace talks facilitated by the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The agreement could pave the way for billions of dollars in Western investment in the mineral-rich region, known for its reserves of tantalum, gold, cobalt, copper, and lithium.
According to the joint statement, the agreement covers key issues including the respect for territorial integrity, prohibition of hostilities, and the disengagement, disarmament, and conditional integration of non-state armed groups.
Conflict in eastern Congo has intensified this year, with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels capturing the region’s two largest cities. This escalation has raised fears of a broader regional conflict. The Congolese government accuses Rwanda of supporting M23 by supplying troops and weapons—a claim Kigali has consistently denied.
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