News: The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda recently signed the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity during a meeting hosted by President Donald J. Trump.
About Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda peace agreement is officially known as the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity.
- Signed on: It was signed on December 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
- Facilitated by: The Accords were officially facilitated by the U.S.A.
- The Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity is a instrument that reinforces commitments to end decades of conflict, promote cooperation, and build lasting peace between the DRC and Rwanda.
- The agreement also aims to achieve the vision of the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF) to create a bold roadmap for peace, security, and unprecedented economic growth.
- Background: It builds on preliminary deals from June 2025, mediated by the US, Qatar, and the African Union, aiming to end decades-long conflict in eastern DRC involving Rwandan-backed M23 rebels and Congolese-supported FDLR militia.
About Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF)
- The DRC and Rwanda signed the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF).
- It is a bilateral initiative that unlocks the vast economic potential of the Great Lakes region and creates opportunities for the U.S. private sector.
