US President Donald Trump is set to sign a peace agreement with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a move that has raised eyebrows given the ongoing violence in eastern DRC.
Trump will host Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC President Felix Tshisekedi at his newly renamed US Institute of Peace, where the historic accord is expected to be signed. The agreement marks a strategic shift by the US government, as it seeks to secure access to critical minerals used in cutting-edge technologies such as electric cars.
The peace deal has been hailed as a major development in efforts to stabilize the region, but critics have expressed concerns that Trump's administration may be prioritizing economic interests over humanitarian considerations. The fact that the agreement was brokered behind the scenes, with little public consultation or engagement from local stakeholders, has fueled skepticism about its true intentions.
Trump's decision to proceed with the signing despite the ongoing violence in eastern DRC has been seen as a pragmatic move by his administration, aimed at promoting stability and security in the region. However, many have questioned whether the US president is willing to put politics over people in pursuit of economic gain.
Trump will host Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC President Felix Tshisekedi at his newly renamed US Institute of Peace, where the historic accord is expected to be signed. The agreement marks a strategic shift by the US government, as it seeks to secure access to critical minerals used in cutting-edge technologies such as electric cars.
The peace deal has been hailed as a major development in efforts to stabilize the region, but critics have expressed concerns that Trump's administration may be prioritizing economic interests over humanitarian considerations. The fact that the agreement was brokered behind the scenes, with little public consultation or engagement from local stakeholders, has fueled skepticism about its true intentions.
Trump's decision to proceed with the signing despite the ongoing violence in eastern DRC has been seen as a pragmatic move by his administration, aimed at promoting stability and security in the region. However, many have questioned whether the US president is willing to put politics over people in pursuit of economic gain.