US President Donald Trump Announces DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal with Ceremony Scheduled for June 27 in Washington.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, which was negotiated in Washington. The deal aims to end the conflict in eastern DRC, which has been plagued by violence for three decades. Trump expressed his satisfaction with the breakthrough and said officials from the two nations would sign the agreement on June 27.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, which was negotiated in Washington. The agreement, set to be signed on June 27, aims to end the decades-long conflict in eastern DRC, which has been marred by violence and human rights abuses.

The deal, brokered by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, includes provisions for disarmament, respect for territorial boundaries, and the integration of non-state armed groups. It also addresses the return of refugees and internally displaced persons and facilitates economic cooperation between the two nations [1].

The conflict in eastern DRC, fueled by competition for valuable resources such as coltan, cobalt, and gold, has claimed over six million lives over the past three decades. The recent escalation of violence, including the capture of Goma and Bukavu by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels, has displaced hundreds of thousands of people [2].

The peace deal comes amid broader geopolitical and economic interests. The U.S. and other Western nations are seeking to unlock billions of dollars of investment in the DRC's rich mineral reserves, including cobalt and lithium, which are critical for the green energy transition [3]. The DRC has also begun revisiting its mining tax laws to attract Western investment, with the U.S. committing substantial funding to infrastructure projects [1].

Despite the cautious optimism surrounding the peace deal, there are concerns about the M23 militia, which controls parts of eastern DRC and was not directly involved in the negotiations. The group is believed to be supported by Rwanda, although Rwandan officials deny this. Without M23's direct involvement or commitment, the conflict may simply continue under new terms [1].

The deal marks a shift in American strategy on the continent, moving away from traditional diplomatic soft power and towards transactional diplomacy. The appointment of Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, Massad Boulos, as a senior adviser to the White House on Africa reflects this new approach [1].

The signing of the peace agreement is expected to take place in Washington on June 27, with ministers from the DRC and Rwanda present. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will witness the signing, and the U.S. hopes to bring an end to the fighting and unlock billions of dollars of Western investment in the eastern DRC [2].

References:
[1] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/great-day-for-africa-trump-administration-brokers-congo-rwanda-treaty-to-end-mineral-war-us-president-says-he-deserves-nobel-peace-prize/articleshow/121984538.cms
[2] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/19/dr-congo-and-rwanda-sign-draft-peace-agreement
[3] https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/06/19/Rwanda-DRC-agree-peace-deal/1151750321970/