Africa: DRC-Rwanda Peace Pact Sparks Hope and Skepticism

Congo-Rwanda deal: Uncertainty over whether the hostilities will end

Analysts say it is going to be difficult for the M23 rebels to withdraw from the cities they seized during their major advance this year and that such withdrawal may either take a long time or another round of fighting.

Africa: DRC-Rwanda Peace Pact Sparks Hope and Skepticism

Lubero, Democratic Republic of Congo -- A new agreement between DRC and Rwanda seeks to end violence in eastern DRC, but many local residents remain uncertain about armed group withdrawals and fear the deal will mainly benefit foreign interests.

What a Rwanda-DR Congo peace agreement could mean for their conflict and the U.S.

Officials from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace agreement in the White House on Friday, aiming to end a complex and long-running conflict. The peace deal, brokered by the U.S., includes American access to critical minerals in the DR Congo.