Drc-Rwanda peace accord: assessing one year after trump’s initiative

Un soldat du M23 marche dans une rue de Goma, un an après la prise de la ville par le groupe armé, le 6 février 2026. © Daniel Buuma/Getty Images via AFP

One year has elapsed since the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, an accord championed by Donald Trump. This diplomatic initiative, aimed at fostering stability between the nations led by Presidents Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame, now prompts an assessment of its effectiveness. The role of armed groups, such as M23, remains a critical factor within the broader context of US-Africa relations in the Great Lakes region.

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