No United States (US) president has publicly acknowledged the ongoing war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) -which has claimed an estimated 10 million lives, roughly equivalent to the entire population of countries like Sweden, Hungary, or Honduras – more than President Donald J. Trump. While AFJN welcomed the June 27, 2025 peace agreement following the April 25 political declaration, it continues to advocate for a genuine resolution, as M23 rebels still control Congolese territory larger than Delaware and three times the size of Rhode Island. Despite claims of progress, the situation on the ground shows continued violence and increasing signs of de facto partition, in defiance of international appeals for respect of DRC’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Read the following resources:
- https://www.state.gov/releases/bureau-of-african-affairs/2025/04/declaration-of-principles
- https://www.state.gov/peace-agreement-between-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-and-the-republic-of-rwanda
- https://docs.un.org/en/S/RES/2773(2025)
- https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/559/text