An incessant conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) appears to be nearing a turning point if a peace deal signed in America holds. After years of failed ceasefires and mounting regional tensions, the United States has successfully brokered a peace deal between Rwanda and the DRC.
This diplomatic breakthrough stands in stark contrast to previous peace efforts led by African regional blocs—including Kenya, the East African Community (EAC), and the Southern African Development Community (SADC)—which, despite noble intentions, failed to stop the crisis.
