Former Kenyan President Praises DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal

Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has welcomed a new peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda. He described the deal as a "new dawn" for both countries. Kenyatta praised Presidents Félix Tshisekedi of DR Congo and Paul Kagame of Rwanda for signing the Washington Peace Agreement. The accord aims to end long-standing tensions between the neighboring nations. Kenyatta stated that the agreement promises stability for the wider Great Lakes region of Africa. He served as a mediator in earlier peace efforts for the area during his presidency. The specific terms of the Washington agreement were not detailed in the announcement. The conflict has historically involved accusations of rebel support across the shared border.