Trump Hosts Rival African Leaders to Sign Peace Deal Amidst Ongoing Conflict

President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at a Washington peace institute on Friday. The meeting aims to showcase a new bilateral agreement between the two African nations. Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC President Felix Tshisekedi will meet at the Donald J. Trump State Institute of Peace. The event proceeds despite reports of continued violence in eastern DRC, a long-disputed region. Analysts note the peace accord also carries significant economic interests for the United States. The DRC holds vast reserves of critical minerals, which are essential for manufacturing modern technologies like electric vehicle batteries. The agreement could secure U.S. access to these key resources. The White House views the deal as both a diplomatic and strategic priority.