President Kagame arrives in the U.S. for Washington Accord

President Paul Kagame has arrived in Washington, D.C., where he will attend the signing ceremony of the Washington Accord—an agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the mediation of the United States. The ceremony is scheduled for December 4, 2025. The new accord focuses on economic cooperation between Rwanda and the DRC and builds on agreements previously signed in Washington on June 27. The United States has stated that this will be the final set of economic cooperation agreements, expressing confidence that they will contribute to lasting peace in the Great L

President Paul Kagame has arrived in Washington, D.C., where he will attend the signing ceremony of the Washington Accord—an agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the mediation of the United States. The ceremony is scheduled for December 4, 2025. The new accord focuses on economic cooperation between Rwanda and the DRC and builds on agreements previously signed in Washington on June 27. The United States has stated that this will be the final set of economic cooperation agreements, expressing confidence that they will contribute to lasting peace in the Great Lakes region. Other regional leaders who have traveled to Washington include Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC, Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi, and Dr. William Ruto, President of Kenya and chair of the East African Community (EAC). Representatives from Qatar, Togo, and the African Union are also expected to attend the signing ceremony.