Congolese Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner and her Rwandan counterpart Olivier Nduhungirehe signed a peace agreement on June 27, 2025, in Washington. The deal aims to end the deadly conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The ceremony took place at the U.S. Department of State, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio present.

Both Kinshasa and Kigali are hailing the agreement as "historic," describing it as a "major step toward lasting peace" and a "decisive advance toward ending the conflict." U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it "an important moment, after thirty years of war," though he cautioned that "much remains to be done." The real challenge now lies in effectively implementing the agreement to restore peace in the Great Lakes region.

“The DRC is committed to fully implementing this agreement and building a prosperous future for its citizens,” Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner said. Her Rwandan counterpart reaffirmed Rwanda’s commitment to honor the terms of the deal and work toward sustainable peace.

The agreement builds on the Declaration of Principles signed on April 25, 2025. It reiterates key tenets: respect for sovereignty, non-interference, an end to support for armed groups, joint security coordination, the return of refugees, support for MONUSCO, and the promotion of regional economic integration.

This article was written in French by PM,

Edited in English by Mouka Mezonlin