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A U.S.-mediated peace deal signed by Rwanda and the DRC aims to end the eastern DRC conflict and open mineral access, though fighting persists.
Trump announced a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on December 5, 2025, calling it a historic diplomatic achievement.
The U.S.-mediated deal, backed by Qatar and the African Union, aims to end years of conflict in eastern DRC, particularly involving the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, and opens the region’s critical mineral resources—especially rare earths—to American companies.
Despite the signing, fighting continues in eastern DRC, with ongoing clashes, bombings, and civilian casualties reported near towns like Kaziba and Kamanyola.
Both Congolese and Rwandan leaders expressed cautious optimism but did not shake hands during the ceremony.
The U.S. also rebranded the Institute of Peace as the “Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace” and plans to promote investment through a follow-up business event.
Un acuerdo de paz mediado por Estados Unidos firmado por Ruanda y la RDC tiene como objetivo poner fin al conflicto en el este de la RDC y abrir el acceso a los minerales, aunque los combates persisten.