In a world often torn by conflict, a beacon of hope emerges from Washington, D.C., where a decades-long African war has reached a turning point. A groundbreaking peace agreement, signed under the guidance of a determined U.S. administration, promises to reshape the future of two nations and spark conversations about global leadership.

Summary

• President Donald Trump facilitated a historic peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ending a 30-year conflict.
• Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe praised Trump, stating he deserves much anticipated Award 
• The agreement, signed June 27, 2025, includes economic cooperation and security measures to ensure lasting peace.
• Trump hosted both nations’ foreign ministers in the Oval Office, signaling strong U.S. commitment to the deal.

A Triumph for Diplomacy

On June 27, 2025, a landmark peace agreement was signed in Washington, D.C., bringing an end to a brutal 30-year conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). 

President Donald Trump, alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, oversaw the historic moment, which promises to halt violence that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced countless others in Africa’s Great Lakes region.

Rwanda’s Resounding Endorsement

Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, in an exclusive interview with Breitbart News, lauded Trump’s pivotal role. 

“This conflict in eastern DRC is one of the longest conflicts on the continent — 30 years,” Nduhungirehe told Breitbart News. “We have had a genocidal movement that has been destabilizing our country during this whole period. Anyone, including President Trump, who would help sizably to bring this conflict to an end deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. Absolutely.”

He highlighted Trump’s “political and diplomatic weight” as instrumental in securing the deal, noting that previous mediators, including the U.N., fell short where Trump succeeded.

A Comprehensive Peace Plan

The agreement, signed by Nduhungirehe and DRC Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, addresses longstanding issues, including the marginalization of the M23 movement, a Congolese group of Rwandan descent. 

It commits both nations to end support for non-state groups, facilitate refugee returns, and establish a joint security framework. An economic integration plan, set to be finalized at a White House summit, aims to bolster regional stability through shared prosperity.

Global Recognition Grows

Trump’s diplomatic triumph extends beyond Africa. Pakistan recently nominated him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, while U.S. lawmakers, including Sen. Bernie Moreno, have introduced resolutions supporting his candidacy. 

“President Trump has shown the world that peace through strength is the antidote to forever wars,” Moreno’s resolution stated.

A Legacy of Peacemaking

As Trump welcomed both ministers to the Oval Office, he emphasized the agreement’s significance. 

“This is a Great Day for Africa and, quite frankly, a Great Day for the World!” he said. 

With plans for a future summit with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC President Félix Tshisekedi, Trump’s commitment to global peace continues to reshape America’s role on the world stage.