Trump Hosts Rwanda-Congo Peace Deal, Announces Rare Earths Agreement

President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the White House on Friday to sign a historic peace agreement. The deal, called the Washington Accords, aims to end decades of conflict in the central African region. The ceremony included a major economic announcement. President Trump stated that the United States will purchase rare earth minerals from the DRC. These materials are critical for manufacturing advanced technologies like smartphones and military equipment. Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi signed the accord. The framework addresses long-standing security disputes and establishes a roadmap for normalized relations between the two nations. U.S. officials framed the event as a dual achievement. They emphasized that it advances both regional stability and American economic interests by securing a new supply chain for vital minerals. The specific financial terms of the rare earths purchase were not immediately disclosed.