One year ago, former US president Donald Trump brokered a peace accord to end hostilities between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. The deal, which aimed to stabilise eastern DRC, remains under scrutiny as the situation on the ground evolves.
In Goma, the M23 armed group still maintains a significant presence, as seen in this image captured one year after the city fell to the rebels. Despite the peace agreement, the group continues to hold key positions, raising questions about the accord’s implementation.
President Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC and Rwandan leader Paul Kagame have both pledged to uphold the terms, but progress has been uneven. International observers call for renewed commitment to ensure lasting peace in the Great Lakes region.
