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Rwandan President Paul Kagame has cast doubt on whether a recent US-brokered peace deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo will hold, citing mistrust and concerns over Congo’s commitment to disbanding the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) militia. The agreement requires Rwanda to withdraw troops from eastern Congo within 90 days, where Kigali denies backing the M23 rebels despite UN claims. Kagame affirmed Rwanda’s intent to honor the deal but warned of retaliation if the DRC fails to uphold its commitments. The longtime Rwandan ruler also addressed rumors about his health after a rare public absence, dismissing them with humor. Meanwhile, Congo and M23 have resumed talks in Qatar, with the US offering potential investment deals to incentivize peace in the mineral-rich region.
Reuters