Skepticism surrounds US-brokered peace deal between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo

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A US-brokered peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has been signed, but skepticism is growing regarding its effectiveness and underlying motives. The White House hailed the deal as historic, with President Trump linking it to US access to rare earth minerals. Congolese officials expressed optimism for peace, while acknowledging potential limitations. Critics argue the agreement prioritizes US commercial and geopolitical interests, particularly concerning mineral resources, over the needs of the Congolese people, with renewed clashes reported in eastern Congo.


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