Rwanda, DRC presidents sign ‘Washington Accord’ peace deal
In December 2025, the presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed the "Washington Accord," a peace deal intended to stabilize their region. The agreement, signed in an undisclosed location, aims to foster peace between the two nations.

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AI-generatedIn December 2025, the presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed the "Washington Accord," a peace deal intended to stabilize their region. The agreement, signed in an undisclosed location, aims to foster peace between the two nations. Both presidents credited US President Donald Trump for his involvement in facilitating the accord. The stated purpose of the "Washington Accord" is to attract Western investment in the mining sector within the region. The deal's specific terms and implementation details were not disclosed in the report.
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4 extractedBoth leaders praised US President Donald Trump for his role.
The peace deal aims to attract Western mining investment.
The peace deal aims to stabilise the region.
Rwanda and DRC presidents signed the “Washington Accord” peace deal.