DRC and Rwanda to strike Trump-brokered peace deal: All to know
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Rwanda, DR Congo Sign US-Brokered Peace Deal
Above:Â The peace agreement signing ceremony at the U.S. State Department in Washington on June 27, 2025. Â Image copyright:Â Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
This deal is a beacon of hope after decades of brutal conflict that claimed millions of lives. By prioritizing territorial integrity and disarmament, it signals a commitment to diplomacy over warfare. While challenges remain, the optimism of leaders, combined with international support, offers a path to lasting peace, healing wounds, and fostering stability in a region long scarred by violence.
Establishment-critical narrative
While any peace deal is hopeful, doubt still remains, especially after Angola's withdrawal as mediator months ago. Unclear roles, funding shortages, and Rwanda's alleged M23 support fuel skepticism. Complex Hutu-Tutsi tensions and competing mineral interests, driven by external powers, also suggest the deal may not hold. Past failed agreements warn that diplomacy could again give way to violence.