DRC: Peace process with Rwanda, Washington welcomes significant progress towards regional stability

The peace process between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda is showing encouraging developments, according to Massad Boulos, the US President’s Africa advisor. During a regional visit, the American diplomat praised the “substantial progress” made in implementing the commitments of the Washington Peace Agreement on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

In his meetings in Kinshasa with President Félix Tshisekedi, Massad Boulos expressed the satisfaction of Washington with the political will displayed by Congolese authorities to continue on the path of dialogue and stability.

He emphasized that this momentum opens real prospects for the country’s economic and social development, long hampered by tensions in the East.

The US advisor also met in Kigali with Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe to review the status of bilateral discussions and the agreement’s monitoring mechanisms.

Their talks focused on three main areas: the implementation of a concept for joint operations, the evolution of the complementary Doha process, and the prospects for a lasting peaceful settlement with the AFC/M23 rebel group.

Massad Boulos stressed the necessity of a full and swift implementation of the peace accord, which he described as an essential condition for consolidating security and fostering mutual trust between the two nations.

He also praised the “consistent engagement” of Rwandan President Paul Kagame in working towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict, while reaffirming US support for all regional mediation initiatives.

These positive signals strengthen hopes for a gradual return to stability in the Great Lakes region.

The continuation of joint diplomatic efforts between Kinshasa, Kigali, and their international partners now appears to be a decisive step towards the lasting peace and regional cooperation long awaited by the populations.

Jean-Robert TCHANDY