During the ceremony in Washington, the African Union Commission reiterated the importance of Congolese and Rwandan officials “faithfully” implementing the agreed provisions, stressing that strict adherence to commitments is essential for the pact to lead to tangible benefits. This was reported by Europa Press, which also noted that the organization stressed the need for the agreement not to remain limited to a formal act, but rather to mark the beginning of a new phase of regional cooperation and reconciliation. The main news focuses on the African Union’s recognition of the new agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, with international mediation by the United States and Qatar as key factors.
Europa Press reported that the signing event was attended by Presidents Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame, leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda respectively, as well as US President Donald Trump. The media reported that Mahmoud Ali Yusuf, President of the African Union Commission, expressed the organization’s willingness to accompany the signatory parties both in implementing the commitments and in monitoring their development. Ali Yusuf emphasized that cooperation and reconciliation between the two countries are essential elements to achieve peace in Central Africa and change a scenario hitherto characterized by volatility and political fragmentation.
According to Europa Press, the Commission attributed a crucial role to US diplomacy and stressed that Donald Trump’s direct intervention was crucial in bringing the positions between the delegations of the two African countries closer together. The reference to mediation work also included recognition of Qatar, whose willingness to join African efforts to resolve the conflict was highlighted by Mahmoud Ali Yusuf in his address to those present.
The continental organization interpreted the signing of the agreement as a “milestone” in work aimed at creating a scenario of peace and stability in a region marked by historical tensions. In this sense, Europa Press reported that the African Union’s central message was to categorically support the pact and demand that its clauses be implemented both in accordance with the signed text and in accordance with the values and intentions that inspired it.
During the ceremony, the Commission expressed its gratitude to both States and individuals who have participated in the international mediation efforts. According to Europa Press, the organization attributed to this joint work the possibility of transforming relations between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda and launching a phase aimed at strengthening the bilateral connection and, therefore, stability in Central Africa.
Europa Press said the African Union underlined the historic nature of the agreement by reaffirming its importance in promoting dialogue and cooperation in its last speech. The Organization reiterated its support for this process and its willingness to continue to accompany any future initiatives, both between these countries and in other African contexts, that require external mediation.
The Pact was presented as an example of the positive impact that multinational cooperation and mediation by organizations and states can have outside of direct conflict. As Europa Press reports, the raised expectations are directly linked to the ongoing challenges of Central Africa, where political fragmentation and recurring tensions have weakened peace efforts.
At various points during the event, the Commission stressed the need for active monitoring of the evolution of commitments and the importance of “continuous and determined” cooperation. Mahmud Ali Yusuf underlined the leadership of both the African parties and the international actors involved, whose contributions had facilitated the convergence of the positions of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.
In its message, the Commission advocated that the pact should serve as a basis for strengthening regional cooperation and for creating a dialogue structure that would make it possible to overcome existing tensions. As detailed by Europa Press, the African Union stated that progress on reconciliation will depend on the effective implementation of commitments made and reiterated its call to maintain multilateral momentum and avoid setbacks that would jeopardize what has been achieved in Washington.
The organization also expressed its readiness to support future diplomatic initiatives between the parties, stressing that the continued commitment of the international community and the close support of regional institutions will be essential factors in consolidating the envisaged peace climate.
Europa Press concluded that the agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, approved through the mediation of the United States and Qatar and supported by the African Union, represents a remarkable episode in the multilateral efforts to transform the political landscape of Central Africa, where consolidating stability remains one of the greatest challenges on the international stage.