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flag A U.S.-brokered peace deal between Congo and Rwanda aims to end eastern Congo’s conflict, but fighting persists and its legitimacy is questioned.

flag A U.S.-brokered peace agreement signed by Congo and Rwanda in December 2025 aims to end decades of conflict in eastern Congo, with commitments to ceasefire, disarmament, refugee returns, and economic integration. flag President Trump hailed the Washington Accords as a historic diplomatic achievement, emphasizing expanded U.S. access to critical minerals like cobalt and rare earth elements to reduce reliance on China. flag Despite the signing, fighting continues, with M23 rebels advancing and capturing cities like Goma and Bukavu, and Nobel laureate Denis Mukwege criticizing the deal for excluding affected communities and lacking local legitimacy. flag While leaders expressed cautious optimism, no immediate compliance has been observed, and the agreement’s long-term viability remains uncertain amid ongoing violence and skepticism from civil society.

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