Yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed leaders from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda to the newly renamed Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace 🤝. Presidents Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame signed a historic peace deal aiming to end a decades-old conflict in eastern DRC and open up vital minerals to the U.S.
The deal brings fresh hope to a region long affected by clashes with the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels. While the DRC accuses Rwanda of backing the group—a claim Rwanda denies—this agreement marks a major step toward stability 🌍.
Under bilateral pacts unveiled at the White House, U.S. companies will gain access to cobalt, coltan and other critical minerals essential for smartphones, electric vehicles and renewable energy tech 🔋. Think faster charging batteries, more powerful devices, and greener gadgets—this is the supply chain update we all feel in our pockets.
Earlier this June, foreign ministers from both countries signed an initial peace accord during talks in Washington. This latest ceremony elevates the deal by involving heads of state, signaling serious commitment on all sides.
For young tech fans and eco-conscious pros in South and Southeast Asia, this pact highlights how global diplomacy can directly shape the gadgets and green tech we love. Stay tuned—this could mean better products and brighter futures for everyone! ✨
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DRC, Rwanda sign peace deal, open critical mineral resources to U.S.
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