Kinshasa and Kigali have reached an agreement to start rolling out key security measures in October as part of a peace deal brokered with the support of U.S President Donald Trump.
The accord, signed earlier this year, seeks to ease years of deadly conflict in eastern Congo, where Rwandan backed M23 rebels and other armed groups have long destabilized the regionw.
The plan outlines the creation of joint monitoring mechanisms along the border, with both nations pledging to end support for proxy militias. It also includes provisions for humanitarian access to displaced civilians and the deployment of neutral observers.
The deal is regarded as one of the most important steps in recent years to tackle the tensions that have fueled regional instability and forced millions from their homes. Observers note that implementation will be critical, as many past ceasefires and agreements have collapsed.
Officials from both countries say October will be the first real test of whether political will, backed by international support, can finally transform promises into lasting peace.
