Key Peace Deal Talks in Washington as Congo Tensions Escalate

Leaders from Congo and Rwanda will visit Washington next week for peace talks facilitated by the U.S., aiming to curb eastern Congo's violence. The discussions are set against escalating tensions heightened by the M23 rebel group's activities. This initiative underscores Washington's investment interests in the mineral-rich region.

In a significant diplomatic effort, the presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda will head to Washington next week to sign a crucial peace agreement, amid ongoing violence in eastern Congo.

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with both leaders as part of a U.S. strategy to broker peace and lure Western investments in the region. Sources confirm the meeting is slated for December 4.

Despite high-level peace initiatives, tensions remain as the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group's activities leave thousands dead. The meeting aims to solidify previous agreements and push for regional economic integration, all amidst ongoing investment prospects in the rich deposit of minerals.

(With inputs from agencies.)