DRC-Rwanda : Tshisekedi and Kagamé expected in Washington, the final step towards lasting peace?
In the coming days, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, are expected in Washington at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. The goal: to finalize the peace agreement recently initiated between the two brother nations, long marred by persistent tensions.
This historic meeting, scheduled to take place at the White House, represents a decisive turning point in the reconciliation process that has been underway for several weeks. It follows the signing of a preliminary agreement—also in Washington—between the two countries’ foreign ministers, in the presence of international observers and under U.S. mediation with technical support from Qatar.
The joint presence of Tshisekedi and Kagame in Washington signals a strong desire to move beyond border disputes and the violence in eastern DRC, which has for too long brought suffering to civilian populations and instability to the subregion. Diplomacy here reclaims its full value, with strong involvement from international partners—especially the United States, which is demonstrating a clear commitment to the long-term stability of Central Africa.
The upcoming signing of this final peace agreement between the two heads of state will mark a major step toward normalizing bilateral relations, securing the Kivu region, and gradually restoring trust between the Congolese and Rwandan peoples.
This initiative deserves the full support of the African and international community, as it carries the promise of stability, strengthened regional cooperation, and greater economic integration.
