US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed credit for brokering a peace treaty between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, describing it as a “Great Day for Africa” and “a Great Day for the World.” Announcing the deal via Truth Social, Trump said the agreement was achieved with the assistance of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and will be formally signed in Washington on Monday.

“This war, known for violent bloodshed and death, more so even than most other wars, has gone on for decades,” Trump wrote. He referred to the prolonged conflict in Africa’s Great Lakes region that has led to millions of deaths and displacements, making it one of the deadliest crises since World War II.

While full details of the treaty have not been disclosed, officials say the agreement aims to ease tensions over border disputes, military activity, and resource exploitation that have fueled hostility between the two nations. Diplomats from Rwanda and the DRC are expected to arrive in Washington early next week for the official signing ceremony.

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Trump as a peacemaker

In his statement, Trump used the occasion to highlight what he described as his role in several other international peace efforts he claims have gone largely unrecognized by global institutions like the Nobel Committee.

“I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for this,” Trump said, adding that his interventions in other conflicts were similarly overlooked. He cited examples including efforts to stop war between India and Pakistan, Serbia and Kosovo, and to maintain peace between Egypt and Ethiopia amid tensions over the Nile water dispute.

Trump also pointed to the Abraham Accords, a diplomatic initiative that normalised relations between Israel and several Arab nations during his administration. He expressed hope that more countries would join the pact, which he said could unify the Middle East “for the first time in the ages.”

“No, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do—including Russia/Ukraine and Israel/Iran, whatever those outcomes may be—but the people know, and that’s all that matters to me!” Trump wrote.

Rwanda-Congo conflict

The conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has drawn international concern for decades. Multiple regional efforts and United Nations interventions have failed to achieve lasting peace in the region. The violence has been driven by deep-seated ethnic tensions, cross-border rebel activity, and competition over vast mineral resources.

Previous peace attempts have repeatedly collapsed, making Friday’s announcement a notable development, though experts urge caution until the details are made public and implemented.