Trump made the declaration on his social media platform, Truth Social, describing the development as a “great day for Africa and for the world.” He said the agreement was the result of efforts he had led alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to help resolve tensions between the two nations, whose strained relations have long contributed to instability in the Great Lakes region.

Referring to the DRC-Rwanda conflict as a “decades-long war known for bloodshed and death,” Trump claimed the treaty would help bring peace to a region that has endured years of violence, particularly in the east of the DRC where rebel groups remain active.

Trump also used the announcement to criticise what he called a lack of recognition for his role in trying to resolve other international disputes, such as those between India and Pakistan, Serbia and Kosovo, and the long-running Nile water dispute involving Egypt and Ethiopia. He suggested that, despite his involvement, he would not be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

American broadcaster CBS News reported that the proposed agreement could mark a turning point in efforts to end conflict in eastern DRC and potentially open the door for significant US investment in the country’s mineral-rich territories.

Neither Kinshasa nor Kigali have officially commented on Trump’s claims or confirmed attendance at any planned signing in the US capital.

--ChannelAfrica--