Trump confirms DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal, questions Nobel Prize

US President Donald Trump confirmed that a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda was reached following talks in Washington.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “This is a Great Day for Africa and, quite frankly, a Great Day for the World.”

The two African nations announced earlier this week that they had initialed an agreement to end the conflict in eastern DRC, with a formal signing scheduled in the US capital next week.

While celebrating the agreement, Trump questioned why he had not been recognized by the Nobel Peace Prize committee for his involvement in brokering international deals.

He cited his role in peace efforts involving India and Pakistan, Serbia and Kosovo, and the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries.

Trump also mentioned, “keeping peace” between Egypt and Ethiopia.

Officials from DR Congo and Rwanda said the agreement builds on a declaration of principles signed in April. The breakthrough came after three days of talks in Washington.

The conflict in eastern DRC has persisted for decades, driven by armed groups such as M23, which renewed its offensive in 2021.

Trump said representatives from both nations would arrive in Washington for the official signing, although their joint statement indicated the date would be June 27.

Trump has received multiple Nobel Peace Prize nominations over the years from supporters and lawmakers.

During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this year, Trump again brought up the issue of the Nobel Prize, contrasting his record with that of former President Barack Obama, who won the award in 2009.