In a significant development aimed at addressing the protracted conflict in eastern Congo, both the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have put forward a draft peace proposal. This move is part of a broader initiative led by the United States to bring stability to the region.
Massad Boulos, senior adviser to President Donald Trump on Africa and the Middle East, confirmed the submission of the drafts, calling it “an important step” towards a sustainable resolution. The proposal is viewed as a potential turning point, one that could pave the way for considerable Western investment, particularly in the region’s lucrative mining sector.
Speaking on the next phase of the process, Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe stated, “Negotiations for a final peace agreement will continue later this month, with hopes that the presidents of Rwanda and Congo will sign the accord by mid-June at the White House, in the presence of President Trump and regional leaders.”
This draft agreement builds upon discussions held in April in Washington, where both nations committed to pursuing a peace deal. These talks were held under the guidance of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reflecting Washington’s hands-on role in trying to stabilise the Great Lakes region of Africa.