U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced the successful facilitation of a peace treaty between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, aimed at ending the long-standing conflict between the two Central African nations.
In a statement issued on Truth Social, his social media platform, Trump revealed that the treaty was arranged in collaboration with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He noted that representatives from both Rwanda and the DRC would be in Washington to sign the peace agreement.
"This is a great day for Africa and, quite frankly, a great day for the world," Trump declared.
The war between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda has been marked by decades of violence, bloodshed, and instability, with wide-reaching humanitarian and regional implications.
Trump's announcement positions the treaty as a major diplomatic breakthrough, promising hope for peace and cooperation in a region long plagued by conflict.
In his message, Trump also referenced his involvement in efforts to resolve other international conflicts, including tensions between India and Pakistan, Serbia and Kosovo, and Egypt and Ethiopia.
He additionally highlighted his administration’s work on the Abraham Accords in the Middle East, aimed at normalizing relations between Israel and several Arab nations.
While expressing skepticism about receiving formal international recognition such as the Nobel Peace Prize for his peace-building efforts, Trump emphasized that public acknowledgment and the positive global impact of these actions are what matter most to him.
“No, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do... but the people know, and that’s all that matters to me,” he concluded.
The treaty between Rwanda and the DRC is expected to be signed in Washington in the coming days, with observers hopeful that it will mark the beginning of a new chapter of stability in the Great Lakes region of Africa.