Overview

• Under the accord, both governments must halt hostilities, withdraw Rwandan troops, and end support for armed factions in eastern Kivu within 90 days.
• The deal grants the United States privileged access to the region’s cobalt, lithium, tantalum and coltan reserves as part of a broader strategy to counter China’s influence.
• President Félix Tshisekedi hailed the pact as ushering in a new era of stability, and President Donald Trump said it secures significant mineral rights for the United States.
• Human rights organizations warn the agreement lacks robust enforcement or accountability mechanisms for war crimes, sexual violence and illegal mining.
• The exclusion of the M23 militia from the deal and ongoing Qatar-led talks with the group fuel doubts over whether the ceasefire will hold.