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DRC and Rwanda Commit to Drafting Peace Accord by May 2 in U.S.-Mediated Talks

The two nations pledge to respect sovereignty, end support for armed groups, and explore joint security measures in a Washington-signed declaration.

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Le secrétaire d'État américain Marco Rubio (c), le ministre rwandais des Affaires étrangères Olivier Nduhungirehe (d) et la ministre des Affaires étrangères de la RDC Therese Kayikwamba Wagner lors de la signature d'une déclaration de principes entre les deux pays à Washington, le 25 avril 2025

Overview

  • The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a U.S.-backed declaration in Washington to finalize a draft peace agreement by May 2.
  • Both countries committed to halting state support for non-state armed groups and respecting each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  • The agreement includes plans to establish a joint security mechanism to address armed groups and criminal networks in the region.
  • The U.S. and Qatar played key roles in mediating the talks, with the U.S. also pursuing greater access to the region's critical minerals like cobalt and lithium.
  • This development follows months of escalating conflict in eastern DRC, including the M23's January capture of Goma and Bukavu, which displaced thousands.