Rwanda and DR Congo agree on security plan
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have agreed to start a joint operation against the FDLR rebel group. The FDLR is linked to people who took part in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
The decision was made in Washington, USA, during a high-level meeting held on September 17–18, 2025. The talks brought together representatives from Rwanda, DR Congo, the United States, Qatar, and the African Union. Qatar played a mediation role, while the U.S. and AU pledged full support for peace in the Great Lakes region.
This operation is part of the peace deal signed earlier on June 27, 2025, between Rwanda and DR Congo. That agreement focused on ending armed groups in Eastern Congo and restoring trust between the two neighbors.
What the joint operation will do
Both governments confirmed that the joint operation will officially begin on October 1, 2025. The plan is to dismantle FDLR and all armed groups connected to it in Eastern Congo.
A special team called the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM) will lead the operation. This mechanism was created as part of the June peace deal and will monitor security steps on both sides.
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Rwanda’s role: remove defensive measures along the border and reintegrate fighters who agree to return home.
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DR Congo’s role: dismantle the FDLR and its allied militias and support repatriation efforts.
Officials also reviewed the security situation in Eastern DR Congo. They shared intelligence updates and discussed how peace can be sustained after the operation.
Support from partners
The agreement received strong backing from the United States, Qatar, and the African Union. These partners praised Rwanda and DR Congo for choosing peace and promised to help make sure the plan succeeds.
The countries noted that if the FDLR is dismantled, it will reduce violence in Eastern Congo, improve relations between Kigali and Kinshasa, and create conditions for stability in the Great Lakes region.
Why this matters
For years, the FDLR has been accused of attacks in Congo and of threatening Rwanda’s security. Their presence has also fueled mistrust between the two neighbors.
This new deal is expected to:
- Reduce rebel activities in Eastern Congo.
- Strengthen cooperation between Rwanda and DR Congo.
- Allow displaced people to return home safely.
- Open doors for regional peace and development.
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