Trump to Host Congo and Rwanda Presidents for Signing of Washington Peace Accords

The initial peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda — known as the Washington Accord — was formally signed by the foreign ministers of both nations on June 27, 2025, at the White House.

The accord was intended to create a foundation for long-term peace and establish new frameworks for political, security, and economic cooperation.

However, shortly after the signing, violence in eastern DRC surged again, with both Kinshasa and Kigali accusing each other of violating the terms.

The renewed clashes highlighted not the failure of the agreement itself, but the challenges of rapid implementation and enforcement on the ground.

To oversee progress, a Joint Oversight Committee (JOC) was created to monitor adherence to the accord and address disputes.

By mid-September 2025, though, officials from the committee publicly acknowledged “slowness” in implementing key provisions and delays in confidence-building measures.

Against this backdrop, Presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC are scheduled to travel to Washington, D.C., on the evening of December 4, 2025.

The two leaders are expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump for high-level talks aimed at revitalizing and strengthening the peace process.

According to U.S. officials, the goal of the meeting is to consolidate previous agreements into a final, presidential-level accord that addresses past implementation failures and establishes a more enforceable commitment from both sides.