The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda held their third Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM) meeting on October 21-22 in Washington, aimed at implementing a peace agreement signed on June 27 under the mediation of the U.S., Qatar and the African Union.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda held their third Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM) meeting on October 21-22 in Washington, aimed at implementing a peace agreement signed on June 27 under the mediation of the U.S., Qatar and the African Union.

Under the framework, both parties agreed to implement a Concept of Operations to neutralize the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a Rwandan Hutu rebel group active in eastern DRC, and the gradual lifting of Rwanda’s so-called "defensive measures."

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Under the framework, both parties agreed to implement a Concept of Operations to neutralize the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a Rwandan Hutu rebel group active in eastern DRC, and the gradual lifting of Rwanda’s so-called "defensive measures."

In a joint statement, the JSCM members said they reviewed progress achieved since earlier sessions held in September and early October, particularly under Phase 1 of the Operations Order (OPORD), which focuses on threat analysis, intelligence sharing, and operational readiness.

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In a joint statement, the JSCM members said they reviewed progress achieved since earlier sessions held in September and early October, particularly under Phase 1 of the Operations Order (OPORD), which focuses on threat analysis, intelligence sharing, and operational readiness.

The DRC and M23 recently signed an agreement in Doha to establish an international ceasefire monitoring body to oversee a ceasefire agreed to in July, though UN Special Envoy Huang Xia stated the agreed ceasefire "is not being respected" and fighting continues in eastern Congo.

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The DRC and M23 recently signed an agreement in Doha to establish an international ceasefire monitoring body to oversee a ceasefire agreed to in July, though UN Special Envoy Huang Xia stated the agreed ceasefire "is not being respected" and fighting continues in eastern Congo.

Rwanda's foreign minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, accused the DRC of militarizing the region by deploying combat aircraft and hiring mercenaries, while Kinshasa defends its collaboration with Wazalendo local defense groups as necessary to counter allegedly Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.

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Rwanda's foreign minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, accused the DRC of militarizing the region by deploying combat aircraft and hiring mercenaries, while Kinshasa defends its collaboration with Wazalendo local defense groups as necessary to counter allegedly Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.

The new talks come as M23 rebels reportedly looted at least 500 kilograms of gold worth approximately $70 million from the Twangiza Mining concession in South Kivu province since seizing the site in May, according to the Chinese-owned company.

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The new talks come as M23 rebels reportedly looted at least 500 kilograms of gold worth approximately $70 million from the Twangiza Mining concession in South Kivu province since seizing the site in May, according to the Chinese-owned company.

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Trump's diplomatic breakthrough in brokering the Rwanda-Congo peace deal demonstrates genuine American leadership in ending Africa's longest-running conflicts. His transparent approach to securing critical minerals while pursuing peace resonates with African leaders who appreciate honest transactionalism over contradictory rhetoric. The administration's success in bringing both foreign ministers to sign this historic agreement positions America as a credible peacemaker across the continent.

Trump's diplomatic breakthrough in brokering the Rwanda-Congo peace deal demonstrates genuine American leadership in ending Africa's longest-running conflicts. His transparent approach to securing critical minerals while pursuing peace resonates with African leaders who appreciate honest transactionalism over contradictory rhetoric. The administration's success in bringing both foreign ministers to sign this historic agreement positions America as a credible peacemaker across the continent.</span

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The US-brokered Washington Peace Deal is nothing more than a cynical maneuver to secure access to Congo's $24 trillion in mineral wealth while legitimizing decades of Rwandan aggression. America has been the key player in laundering illegally smuggled Congolese minerals, with Rwanda's tantalum exports to the US increasing 15-fold after M23's invasion. This sham agreement rewards Rwanda's pillaging while over 1,000 civilians have died since the deal was signed.

The US-brokered Washington Peace Deal is nothing more than a cynical maneuver to secure access to Congo's $24 trillion in mineral wealth while legitimizing decades of Rwandan aggression. America has been the key player in laundering illegally smuggled Congolese minerals, with Rwanda's tantalum exports to the US increasing 15-fold after M23's invasion. This sham agreement rewards Rwanda's pillaging while over 1,000 civilians have died since the deal was signed.</span

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There is still a long way to go to achieve lasting peace, but Trump's diplomatic breakthrough in brokering the peace deal between Rwanda and Congo shows the genuine American leadership in ending Africa's longest conflicts. His transparent approach to securing critical minerals while promoting peace resonates with African leaders who value honest transactional politics over contradictory rhetoric. The administration's success in persuading both foreign ministers to sign this historic agreement positions America as a credible peacemaker across the continent.

There is still a long way to go to achieve lasting peace, but Trump's diplomatic breakthrough in brokering the peace deal between Rwanda and Congo shows the genuine American leadership in ending Africa's longest conflicts. His transparent approach to securing critical minerals while promoting peace resonates with African leaders who value honest transactional politics over contradictory rhetoric. The administration's success in persuading both foreign ministers to sign this historic agreement positions America as a credible peacemaker across the continent.

The Trump administration portrays itself as a champion of peace, but this peace deal is nothing more than a cynical move to secure access to Congo's $24 trillion worth of mineral resources while legitimizing decades of Rwandan aggression. America plays a key role in laundering illegally smuggled Congolese minerals, with Rwanda's tantalum exports to the US increasing 15-fold after the M23 invasion. This sham agreement rewards Rwanda's plundering, while over 1,000 civilians have been killed since the deal was signed. This way, lasting peace remains an illusion.

The Trump administration portrays itself as a champion of peace, but this peace deal is nothing more than a cynical move to secure access to Congo's $24 trillion worth of mineral resources while legitimizing decades of Rwandan aggression. America plays a key role in laundering illegally smuggled Congolese minerals, with Rwanda's tantalum exports to the US increasing 15-fold after the M23 invasion. This sham agreement rewards Rwanda's plundering, while over 1,000 civilians have been killed since the deal was signed. This way, lasting peace remains an illusion.

DRC-Rwanda Peace Talks Continue Amid Ongoing Violence

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