Muyaya Says Kagame's Actions Are Stalling the Peace Deal

Kinshasa, July 1, 2026 — Democratic Republic of Congo government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya has accused Rwandan President Paul Kagame of preventing the implementation of the U.S.-brokered peace agreement between Kinshasa and Kigali, arguing that Rwanda's military actions have repeatedly undermined efforts to restore stability in eastern DRC.

Speaking in an interview with France 24's Marc Perelman, Muyaya said the security component of the agreement has stalled primarily because Rwanda continued military operations even after signing the accord.

Rwanda Accused of Undermining the Peace Process

Responding to comments by U.S. Special Envoy Massad Boulos, who recently told the UN Security Council that neither side had fully implemented the agreement's security provisions, Muyaya rejected the idea that both countries bear equal responsibility.

According to him, the Congolese government has remained committed to the peace process since negotiations began in July 2022, while Rwanda has repeatedly disrupted implementation through military operations in eastern Congo.

Muyaya pointed to events immediately following the signing of the Washington peace agreement on December 4, 2025.

He said that while the agreement was intended to de-escalate the conflict, an offensive allegedly launched from Rwanda targeted the city of Uvira just days later.

Kinshasa Says FDLR Is Being Used as a Pretext

Rwanda has consistently maintained that its security concerns stem from the presence of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) in eastern Congo.