Trump to Host African Leaders for Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the White House on Thursday. The three presidents aim to sign a deal to reduce tensions between their nations. The agreement seeks to end ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo. This fighting has recently intensified due to a rapid advance by M23 rebels, a group backed by Rwanda. A key goal of the deal is to open access to the mineral-rich region. The area holds valuable resources like cobalt and coltan, which are crucial for electronics and batteries. The White House meeting represents a major diplomatic effort to stabilize Central Africa. Observers will watch to see if the signing leads to a lasting ceasefire on the ground.