U.S.-Brokered Congo Peace Deal Faces Doubts as Fighting Continues

A U.S.-brokered peace agreement for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing growing public skepticism. The deal, which the Trump administration called a historic pact, was meant to end long-running conflict. While some Congolese citizens have welcomed the agreement, many others are criticizing it. Their main concern is that violent clashes have continued in eastern DRC since the deal was signed. This ongoing fighting directly challenges the deal's central goal. It has led to increased doubt about whether the agreement can bring a lasting peace to the troubled region.