Trump Hosts Signing Ceremony for Congo–Rwanda Peace Agreement Aiming to End Prolonged Central African Conflict

Donald Trump hosted the signing ceremony for the "Congo–Rwanda" peace agreement. The leaders of the two countries shook hands firmly to sign, hoping to end the prolonged war in Central Africa, even as the eastern region remains heated with fighting between soldiers and armed forces.

On 5 Dec 2025 GMT+7, Donald Trump, President of the United States, hosted the signing ceremony of the peace agreement between the leaders of Congo and Rwanda to end the long-standing conflict in Central Africa, despite ongoing fighting in the resource-rich eastern region before the meeting.

The signing ceremony was held at the Peace Institute, recently renamed the "Donald J. Trump Peace Institute." The U.S. leader called it a historic day for Africa and the world and expressed confidence that both leaders would honor their commitments under the agreement.

The Congolese army accused Rwanda of supporting the M23 armed group and attempting to undermine the peace agreement, while the M23 group countered that government forces initiated attacks violating the ceasefire. This violence has persisted since early this year, with M23 seizing several parts of the eastern region, causing thousands of deaths and mass displacement.

President Félix Tshisekedi of Congo and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, who had clashed verbally for years, both declared support for this agreement. Likewise, leaders from several regional countries attending the event included Kenya, Angola, Burundi, Togo, and Uganda's Vice President.

. Source: BBC