The fourth Joint Oversight Committee for the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda met in Washington, D.C., where representatives initialed the Regional Economic Integration Framework to promote economic cooperation, reaffirmed commitments to peace and stability, and discussed ongoing negotiations and efforts to neutralize armed groups, with support from the US, Qatar, Togo, and the African Union.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in 47 confirmed cases and 25 deaths, caused by the Zaire ebolavirus. The outbreak is likely due to a spillover from animals, such as bats, and is confined to remote regions, complicating response efforts. The WHO has called for $21 million to support containment and treatment efforts, emphasizing early detection, community engagement, and healthcare support to reduce transmission and mortality.
The WHO reports 31 deaths and 48 cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking the first outbreak in three years, with efforts underway to contain the virus through treatment centers, vaccination, and contact tracing.
The Ebola outbreak in Kasaï, DRC, highlights the fragility of global health systems, with delayed response and weakened international support risking wider spread. Despite advancements in local capacity, ongoing global infrastructure erosion and resource shortages threaten effective containment, emphasizing the need for sustained international collaboration to prevent future pandemics.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared its 16th Ebola outbreak, with genomic analysis indicating a new spillover event from an unknown reservoir, distinct from previous outbreaks, confirmed through rapid sequencing and phylogenetic analysis.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared an Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, prompting a rapid response including deployment of WHO experts, medical supplies, and vaccination efforts to contain the virus.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk condemned the escalation of deadly attacks against civilians in eastern DRC by Rwandan-backed M23 and other armed groups, with over 319 civilians killed in recent months. Despite peace agreements, violence persists, causing deep suffering for local communities, and calls for all parties to uphold international laws and protect civilians.
The US facilitated meetings between the DRC and Rwanda to implement their peace agreement, focusing on security and regional economic development, including initialing a framework for economic integration and establishing a joint oversight committee, aiming to promote stability and prosperity in the Great Lakes region.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda held their first Joint Oversight Committee meeting in Washington, D.C., to oversee the implementation of their peace agreement signed in June 2025, with participation from the US, Qatar, and the African Union to support peace efforts and dispute resolution.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the deadly attack on a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where over 40 Christians were killed, and called for efforts to prevent such violence, praying for the victims and persecuted Christians worldwide.
Pope Leo XIV expressed sorrow over a deadly attack on a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where nearly 40 people were killed by rebels, and called for the blood of the martyrs to inspire peace and reconciliation in the region.
The United States welcomes the signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the March 23 Movement, facilitated by Qatar, as a positive step toward peace in the Great Lakes region, building on recent agreements and encouraging continued progress.
The Trump administration facilitated a historic peace deal between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, ending decades of conflict, with the US also seeking economic benefits from mineral rights and investment, though critics warn of potential resource exploitation and unresolved issues.
President Trump celebrated the signing of a U.S.-brokered peace deal between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, aiming to end nearly three decades of conflict, with the U.S. promising to enforce penalties if violated and gaining access to mineral deposits. The agreement marks a significant step towards peace in a region plagued by violence and humanitarian crises.
The US brokered a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to end conflict in eastern DRC, which is rich in minerals. The deal aims to reduce violence, facilitate regional economic integration, and attract US investment, amid geopolitical efforts to counter China's influence in Africa's mineral sector. However, skepticism remains about the deal's effectiveness due to the non-involvement of the M23 rebel group and ongoing regional tensions.
