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Kagame Praises Trump’s Transactional Diplomacy in Rwanda Conflict

12/8/2025

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Rwandan President Paul Kagame commended U.S. President Donald Trump for prioritizing transactional deals over democracy and human rights, saying this approach enhances chances of successful diplomacy.
Kagame noted the attention and pressure Trump applied to the Rwanda–Democratic Republic of the Congo conflict, culminating in a tentative agreement signed in Washington on December 4, 2025.
Kagame has led Rwanda for over 30 years, emphasizing the practical benefits of this diplomatic strategy.

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Rwandan President Paul Kagame commended U.S. President Donald Trump for prioritizing transactional deals over democracy and human rights, saying this approach enhances chances of successful diplomacy.
Kagame noted the attention and pressure Trump applied to the Rwanda–Democratic Republic of the Congo conflict, culminating in a tentative agreement signed in Washington on December 4, 2025.
Kagame has led Rwanda for over 30 years, emphasizing the practical benefits of this diplomatic strategy.