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Rwanda, Congo and Peace Deal

Rwanda, Congo Hold First Meeting of Joint Oversight Committee Under Peace Deal
The deal in June between Rwanda and Congo marked a breakthrough in talks held by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, which aims to bring an end to fighting that has killed thousands and attracted billions of dollars of Western investment to a region rich in tantalum, gold, cobalt, copper, lithium and other minerals.
Congo and Rwanda sign a US-mediated peace deal aimed at ending decades of bloody conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a peace deal facilitated by the U.S. to help end the decades-long fighting in eastern Congo.
DR Congo and Rwanda hold first talks since signing of peace deal
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have held the first meeting of a joint oversight committee, taking a step towards implementing a peace deal even as other commitments are yet to be fulfilled. The African Union, Qatar and the United States joined the committee meeting in Washington on Thursday.
Rwanda, Congo agree on outline for economic framework as part of peace deal
By Daphne Psaledakis and Robbie Corey-Boulet WASHINGTON/PARIS (Reuters) -Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday agreed on an outline for the regional economic integration framework, according to the U.
DR Congo, Rwanda outline deal: US
NAIROBI: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have reached an outline economic cooperation accord during their first talks since signing a peace deal, the United Stat
Rwanda-Congo Regional Economic Integration: A New Era of Cooperation
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached an agreement on a regional economic integration framework, following a peace deal facilitated by the U.S. The agreement focuses on cooperation in energy,
Rwanda, Congo Peace Deal includes agreement on economic integration framework outlines
The US Department of State announced today that Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have agreed on the outlines of a regional economic integration framework, as part
Rwanda, Congo sign peace deal in US to end fighting, attract investment
The agreement marks a breakthrough in talks and intends to attract billions of dollars of Western investment to a region rich in cobalt, copper, lithium and other minerals.
DRCongo, Rwanda outline deal on mining, economic cooperation: US
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have reached an outline economic cooperation accord during their first talks since signing a peace deal, the United States said late Friday.
Rwanda-DR Congo: New deal for major economic partnerships in pipeline
The US Department of State, on Saturday, August 1, released a new document outlining a number of economic areas in which Rwanda and DR Congo have showcased intent to partner, as part of the June 27 US-brokered peace deal inked between the two countries.

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels sign declaration of principles for a permanent ceasefire in the east

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels on Saturday signed a declaration of principles in Qatar to end decades-long fighting in ...

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels sign declaration of principles to end conflict in eastern Congo

The agreement marks the first direct commitment from both sides since rebels seized key cities in eastern Congo.
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Rwanda rules out troops exit from Congo before FDLR ‘is neutralised’

This is not just about military posturing. It’s about preventing another genocide,” Foreign Affairs minister Olivier ...

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels pledge to end decades-long war. Here’s what to know

DAKAR, Senegal — The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels have signed a declaration of principles for a permanent ceasefire in eastern Congo, where ethnic tensions and a quest for ...

Exclusive: UN says scores of farmers killed in Congo, endangering Trump's peace

An M23 rebel attack on farmers and other civilians in east Democratic Republic of Congo killed 169 people earlier this month, a U.N. body told Reuters, in what would be one of the deadliest incidents ...
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Regional blocs to merge peace efforts in Congo

Leaders of two regional blocs in East and Southern Africa have agreed to merge further peace processes for the Democratic ...

Barcelona confirm €44m agreement with DR Congo

Barcelona have on Wednesday announced an agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo, which will see the African nation ...
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Trump says leaders of Rwanda, Congo will be coming to Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the leaders of Rwanda and Congo would be coming to Washington after the two ...