On June 27, 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a peace agreement in Washington, D.C.
The agreement, facilitated by the United States, aims to end hostilities in eastern DRC. Key commitments include respecting territorial integrity and disarming non-state armed groups.
The Congolese civil society expresses high expectations for the agreement, while the opposition remains skeptical.
The agreement was signed by the foreign ministers of both countries in the presence of the U.S. Secretary of State.
This follows months of escalating tensions, including the M23 rebels' offensive. The international community will closely monitor the implementation of the agreement.