DRC, Rwanda Sign U.S.–Brokered Peace Agreement(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Republic of Rwanda have signed a peace agreement on Friday in Washington, D.C, to end the more than 30-year protracted violent conflict in DRC. The Ministerial signing of the Peace Agreement marked a historic milestone in the pursuit of peace and prosperity for the DRC, Rwanda, and the broader Great Lakes region of Africa. U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the Foreign Ministers to the Oval Office to sign the historic peace agreement, ending a 30-year conflict. He prioritizes it above all else.”“The Peace Agreement entered into force upon signature, and the United States reaffirms its commitment to supporting its full and timely implementation,” Rubio said. “The heart of this peace agreement is the decision to establish a standing joint security coordination mechanism between DRC and Rwanda,” he said.