Military officials and health workers in Nigeria discuss the production of HIV and malaria test kits amid funding challenges.
A US-brokered peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda aims to halt the conflict in eastern Congo. However, experts have warned that justice must not be sacrificed for diplomacy. While the draft agreement includes promises of disarmament, refugee return, and regional integration, it notably lacks the inclusion of rebel groups like the Congo River Alliance. As a result, it remains uncertain whether the rebels will adhere to the peace deal. Civil society leaders and analysts caution that past deals have failed due to amnesty provisions, which protect rebels and thereby embolden them to carry out attacks, as well as a lack of transparency. Despite cautious optimism, many fear the cycle of violence could continue unless accountability is prioritized. As the US eyes a $2 trillion minerals deal in return, questions remain over whether peace will endure—or if history will repeat itself.
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