Washington, DC [USA], June 21 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that he has brokered a peace treaty between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda, signaling a historic end to a prolonged and violent conflict that has spanned decades in Central Africa.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated,
“I am very happy to report that I have arranged, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a wonderful Treaty between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, in their War, which was known for violent bloodshed and death, more so even than most other Wars, and has gone on for decades.”
Trump confirmed that representatives from both nations are scheduled to arrive in Washington on Monday to officially sign the peace agreement. He declared the moment a major diplomatic victory:
“A Great Day for Africa and, quite frankly, a Great Day for the World!”
The President also used the announcement to criticize the Nobel Peace Prize committee, stating that despite his efforts to end several global conflicts, he has been repeatedly overlooked for the prestigious honor.
“I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for this… or for stopping the War between India and Pakistan… or for keeping Peace between Egypt and Ethiopia… or for the Abraham Accords in the Middle East. But the people know, and that’s all that matters to me!” he said.
Trump cited several other international flashpoints where he claims to have played a role in easing tensions, including efforts involving Serbia and Kosovo, Egypt and Ethiopia, and broader Middle East diplomacy through the Abraham Accords.
The announcement comes amid Trump’s ongoing deliberations over the US role in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. On Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump has not yet made a final decision on direct US involvement.
“Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,” Leavitt quoted Trump as saying.
Leavitt confirmed that communication with Iran is ongoing, though she did not elaborate on whether those talks are direct or through intermediaries. She stressed that any potential agreement would require Iran to fully abandon uranium enrichment and ensure it cannot develop nuclear weapons.
Trump himself remained noncommittal when asked about military action.
“I may do it, I may not do it. Nobody knows what I’m going to do,” he said. “Iran’s got a lot of trouble. They want to negotiate. And I say, ‘Why didn’t you negotiate with me before all this death and destruction?'”
The region remains volatile after a series of tit-for-tat attacks between Israel and Iran. On June 13, Israel carried out strikes against Iranian military infrastructure, prompting Iran to retaliate with ballistic missile attacks targeting Israel’s Haifa oil refinery and other installations. The two nations have exchanged further strikes since.
An Al Jazeera analysis noted that Iran’s deterrence capacity has weakened, with its key ally Hezbollah suffering losses in a recent war with Israel and former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, another ally, ousted in December 2024.
Amid ongoing tensions, Iran has also threatened commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could disrupt global trade and significantly impact oil prices.
Monday’s scheduled treaty signing between the Congo and Rwanda, however, represents a moment of hope in a turbulent global landscape. The Trump administration is presenting the agreement as a major achievement in US-led diplomacy, with broader implications for peace and stability across Africa. (ANI)
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