The US-brokered Congo-Rwanda peace deal turns one year old, but Rwandan troops, the FDLR and stalled M23 talks keep the deal fragile.
DR CONGO · GEOPOLITICS
Key Facts
—Signed in Washington: The Congo-Rwanda peace deal was signed on 27 June 2025, mediated by the United States and Qatar.
—The terms: Rwanda was to withdraw its troops and Congo to end support for the FDLR militia.
—Minerals clause: The deal set out a regional economic framework built on the critical-minerals trade, with a US role.
The US and Qatar-brokered peace agreement must be followed by disengagement and return of displaced families, DRC says.
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