Trump Praises Leaders as Rwanda and DR Congo Sign Pact Amid Ongoing Conflict
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Former US President Donald Trump commended the presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo as the two nations signed a new peace agreement. The ceremony occurred on Wednesday, though reports of fighting in eastern Congo continued.
The deal aims to ease tensions that have fueled decades of conflict along their shared border. A major source of dispute is the M23 rebel group, which the Congolese government accuses Rwanda of backing. Rwanda denies this support.
Despite the diplomatic event, clashes between the Congolese army and M23 fighters were reported in Congo's North Kivu province. This violence highlights the significant challenges facing the new peace framework.
Both President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC attended the signing. In a statement, Trump praised the leaders for their "courageous" work toward peace. The United States has urged both countries to follow through on their commitments.