Trump Meets Congo, Rwanda Leaders; M23 Tensions Rise

President Trump hosts Congo and Rwanda leaders in Washington, aiming to stabilize war-torn region and attract Western investment, particularly in mining. Despite U.S. diplomacy pausing fighting escalation, core issues remain unresolved. M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, seized cities, sparking fears of wider conflict. Tension rises as Congo and M23 accuse each other of breaking ceasefire agreements. U.S. has temporarily stopped conflict from worsening, but underlying problems persist. Rwanda denies backing M23, claiming self-defense against ethnic Hutu militias. UN report suggests Rwanda controls rebels. M23 fights to protect ethnic Tutsi communities, perpetuating long-standing ethnic rivalry. Thousands dead, hundreds of thousands displaced. Trump administration discusses facilitating billions in Western investment, securing access to critical minerals. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.