INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted a pivotal signing ceremony in Washington, where the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda
Nduhungirehe signed the document, committing to peace, sovereignty, and economic cooperation.Senior Advisor Massad Boulos and Deputy
Secretary Christopher Landau attended, underscoring U.S
involvement.The agreement mandates a draft peace deal by May 2, 2025, and pledges both nations to halt support for armed groups like M23.It
emphasizes secure mineral supply chains, critical for global tech industries, and aims to facilitate the return of 7.3 million displaced
people.The DRC, rich in cobalt and lithium, and Rwanda, seeking regional influence, eye U.S
unlock billions in Western investment.U.S
peace processes under an EAC-SADC framework.Wagner emphasized the human toll in Goma and Bukavu, insisting on accountability and measurable
timelines.She referenced U.N
dialogue, focusing on security, refugee repatriation, and regional economic integration.Behind the diplomatic words lies a mercantile
denials, complicates trust, as past peace efforts faltered without enforcement.The declaration offers hope but no guarantees
Both nations face pressure to deliver tangible results, with the U.S
history.This moment marks a calculated U.S
push to reshape Great Lakes dynamics, blending diplomacy with economic ambition.The real story hinges on whether commitments translate into
action, securing both peace and profit in a region scarred by 30 years of strife.U.S
Brokers Historic DRC-Rwanda Peace Declaration Amid Mineral Wealth Ambitions
