DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan by 2 May

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed an agreement to respect each other’s sovereignty and draft a peace deal by May 2, during a ceremony in Washington attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This agreement comes amid ongoing conflict fueled by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, which has displaced hundreds of thousands and resulted in significant casualties in eastern DRC, where the government has sought US assistance. Despite the promise of dialogue and potential US investment, fighting reportedly continued in North Kivu, highlighting the fragility of the situation.

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