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Rwanda, DRC Forge Economic Ties Amid Peace Efforts

11/8/2025

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Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reached a US-backed Regional Economic Integration Framework to strengthen regional ties, including mineral revenue sharing and infrastructure projects.
The agreement follows a peace deal for eastern Congo, with implementation hinging on prior commitments such as troop withdrawal.
The signing ceremony is expected during a White House visit, as both nations say more effort is needed to fulfill the peace agreement.

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Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reached a US-backed Regional Economic Integration Framework to strengthen regional ties, including mineral revenue sharing and infrastructure projects.
The agreement follows a peace deal for eastern Congo, with implementation hinging on prior commitments such as troop withdrawal.
The signing ceremony is expected during a White House visit, as both nations say more effort is needed to fulfill the peace agreement.