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In Congo, the army and Rwandan-backed rebels are reinforcing positions amid failed peace negotiations, with mistrust and broken promises hindering progress, risking a return to conflict despite claims by Trump that the conflict is over.
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.