In a significant development towards resolving longstanding tensions, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reached a draft peace agreement, facilitated by the United States and observed by Qatar. Initial plans indicate that the formal signing of this agreement is set for June 27. This deal is viewed as a major step in ending the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, which has been fueled by competition over mineral resources. The U.S. involvement has been pivotal, with ambitions for a comprehensive security-mining deal to be finalized by the end of June. Both nations are nearing a truce, with the preliminary accord demonstrating a commitment to peace after extensive negotiations under intense pressure.