America wants Rwanda to remove soldiers from eastern Congo before both countries sign a peace treaty. President Trump's team works on ending fights and bringing Western money to the mineral-rich region. The area holds valuable metals like gold, cobalt and lithium that companies want. Senior adviser Massad Boulos said officials hope for a deal within two months. The conflict started during Rwanda's genocide over thirty years ago.
A draft document demands Rwanda pull back troops, weapons and equipment from Congolese territory. Four diplomatic sources confirmed American officials wrote the agreement. Rwanda sent between 7,000 and 12,000 soldiers to help M23 rebels capture major cities. Kigali denies supporting the group but says its forces defend against ethnic militias. The government blames groups connected to the 1994 genocide that killed one million people.
Congo's president wants complete Rwandan withdrawal before signing any deal. Officials accuse Rwanda of stalling the peace process through delays. The draft creates a joint security system with foreign observers to handle remaining threats. Rwanda must ensure M23 rebels leave occupied areas under the proposed terms. Qatar presented separate proposals for direct talks between Congo and the rebel group.
A draft document demands Rwanda pull back troops, weapons and equipment from Congolese territory. Four diplomatic sources confirmed American officials wrote the agreement. Rwanda sent between 7,000 and 12,000 soldiers to help M23 rebels capture major cities. Kigali denies supporting the group but says its forces defend against ethnic militias. The government blames groups connected to the 1994 genocide that killed one million people.
Congo's president wants complete Rwandan withdrawal before signing any deal. Officials accuse Rwanda of stalling the peace process through delays. The draft creates a joint security system with foreign observers to handle remaining threats. Rwanda must ensure M23 rebels leave occupied areas under the proposed terms. Qatar presented separate proposals for direct talks between Congo and the rebel group.
