Congo, Rwanda to Sign Peace Deal in Washington
Congo and Rwanda to sign peace deal in Washington on June 27, 2025, ending decades of conflict. U.S. and Qatar broker historic treaty holding Rwanda accountable.
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Congo and Rwanda to sign peace deal in Washington on June 27, 2025, ending decades of conflict
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 20, 2025 - After years of deadly tensions and foreign-backed violence in eastern Congo, a historic peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda is set to be signed in Washington on June 27, 2025, marking what U.S. officials call a “great day for Africa and the world.”
The agreement, brokered through joint diplomatic efforts by the United States and Qatar, follows months of discreet negotiations and is expected to halt Rwanda's involvement in eastern Congo, where its influence through armed groups like M23 has destabilized the region and displaced millions.
"I am very happy to report that I have arranged... a wonderful Treaty between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, in their war, which was known for violent bloodshed and death,” said President Donald Trump via Truth Social.
Signing Details Confirmed
According to U.S. officials, Rwandan and Congolese representatives will arrive in Washington on Monday, June 23, to finalize preliminary documentation. The formal treaty signing will take place on Friday, June 27, with foreign ministers from both countries in attendance.
Rwanda’s Foreign Minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, confirmed that all terms were finalized and initialed on June 18, putting to rest speculation of unresolved disagreements.
“It will simply be the formal ratification of what has already been agreed,” Nduhungirehe stated.
What’s in the Peace Deal?
The finalized treaty includes 3 core components:
Security & Sovereignty: Immediate ceasefire, disarmament of armed groups, and the launch of a joint command mechanism based on CONOPS (October 2024 framework).
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