Trump Announces New Peace Deal?
Washington, D.C. — In a bold step toward ending decades of bloodshed in Central Africa, President Donald Trump’s diplomatic team has helped broker a draft peace proposal between the nations of Congo and Rwanda—offering a pathway to security in one of the world’s richest regions for critical minerals.
Senior Trump adviser Massad Boulos confirmed the breakthrough on Monday, calling the draft agreement submitted by both countries “an important milestone” in restoring order to mineral-rich eastern Congo, where fighting has left thousands dead and millions displaced.
“This is about peace, prosperity, and protecting America’s future supply chains,” Boulos said.
Why It Matters to America: Strategic Minerals & National Security
Eastern Congo holds massive reserves of cobalt, copper, gold, and diamonds—minerals essential to electric vehicles, smartphones, defense systems, and aerospace manufacturing.
Congo is the world’s leading producer of cobalt, a critical component in lithium-ion batteries used in EVs, U.S. military equipment, and consumer electronics.
Under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. is working to break China’s monopoly on rare minerals and open secure pathways for American companies to responsibly invest in these high-demand resources.
U.S. Peace Plan Gains Momentum
This U.S.-led peace effort comes after violent gains by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, which captured key cities like Goma and Bukavu earlier this year, escalating a conflict that has raged since the 1990s.
More than 3,000 people have died in the recent fighting, and over 7 million are displaced, including 100,000 in 2025 alone.
Last month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio successfully facilitated a pledge between Congo and Rwanda to begin working toward peace. Negotiations continue this month, with both nations signaling hope for a White House signing ceremony in June, alongside President Trump.
“A lasting peace will open doors for U.S. business, regional prosperity, and long-term stability,” said Rubio.
A Deal with Major Implications
Congo’s president has reportedly signaled willingness to grant U.S. companies more access to mining contracts—if peace and security can be guaranteed. That access could reshape global supply chains and re-shore critical manufacturing away from adversarial powers like China.
Rwanda’s foreign minister announced that both governments aim to finalize the agreement by mid-June, with expectations of a formal signing event in Washington, D.C.
The Trump administration sees this as a key foreign policy achievement—advancing peace, protecting U.S. industrial interests, and restoring American leadership abroad.
Securing Borders and Resources: A Dual Track
In a related development, Rwanda confirmed ongoing talks with the United States to serve as a host country for deported migrants under Trump’s border security strategy—echoing successful models used by countries like the U.K.
This multi-pronged diplomacy reflects a Trump Doctrine that puts American interests first, both at home and abroad—whether it’s protecting supply chains or securing the southern border.
Bottom Line: Peace, Prosperity, and U.S. Power
As global instability grows, President Trump’s proactive diplomacy in Africa may be the key to both regional peace and securing America’s economic future.
With critical minerals on the line and China looming in the background, the stakes could not be higher—and the Trump administration appears ready to deliver results.
