DRC & Rwanda's New Economic Pact, U.S. Backing

On November eighth, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda signed a new economic agreement in Washington, backed by the U.S. to encourage Western investment. The Regional Economic Integration Framework aims to boost cooperation and development, but the formal signing by heads of state is yet to be scheduled. Implementation hinges on the successful execution of a prior agreement involving troop withdrawal and countering armed groups in the region. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.