Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a peace agreement Washington to end fighting that has killed thousands.

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda agreed to a US-backed peace deal meant to end years of deadly conflict and promote development in Congo’s volatile eastern region.

Since the Rwandan genocide, the ongoing conflict in east Congo has killed 6 million people, in attacks, famines and unchecked disease outbreaks stemming from the fighting.

Americas, Africa DR Congo, Rwanda sign US-brokered peace deal 'We're grateful that both of you were here, and it's instrumental,' says Secretary Marco Rubio at signing ceremony ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A deal signed in Washington on Friday has been touted as a major step toward peace in Congo following decades of conflict that has killed millions, including thousands this ...

A deal signed in Washington on Friday has been touted as a major step toward peace in Congo following decades of conflict that has killed millions, including thousands this year. The U.S.-mediated ...

A deal signed in Washington has been touted as a major step toward peace in Congo following decades of conflict that has killed millions, including thousands this year.

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are set to sign a peace deal facilitated by the U.S. to help end the decadeslong deadly fighting in eastern Congo.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted officials from the Democratic Republic and Rwanda at the State Department for a peace agreement signing ceremony.