DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal: A US-Brokered Breakthrough or a Calculated Gambit in Africa's Great Lakes?
The handshake between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, brokered under the watchful eye of the United States, is undeniably a moment of significant diplomatic theater. On the surface, it’s a vital step towards ending decades of brutal conflict in eastern Congo, aiming to finally tackle thorny issues like territorial integrity, halting hostilities, and disarming the myriad armed groups that have bled the region dry. For a region rich in minerals but plagued by instability, such a deal promises a flicker of hope for security and economic recovery.