Kagame’s Cautious Praise for U.S. Peace Deal Masks Rwanda’s Ongoing Aggression in Congo

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame publicly expressed gratitude for U.S. mediation in the recent peace agreement addressing conflict in eastern Congo. However, his cautious remarks reveal the limits of this deal amid ongoing regional instability fueled by Rwanda's own aggressive actions. The Washington-brokered agreement signed last week aims to halt decades of violence ravaging eastern Congo. It promises territorial integrity and calls for disarmament of non-state armed groups, a notable step after years of suffering for millions displaced by war. Yet Kagame’s warnings expose a glaring truth: peace is unlikely without all parties’ genuine commitment—especially Rwanda’s opposition forces like the M23...