Rwanda and DR Congo Reach Draft Peace Deal After Decades of Conflict

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached a draft peace agreement, brokered by the United States and Qatar, aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern DR Congo as the deal outlines disarmament, disengagement, and possible integration of armed groups, along with a joint security mechanism to prevent future violence. Set for formal signing next week, the agreement could unlock major Western investment in the mineral-rich region, though analysts caution that key details remain unclear.