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Rwanda and DRC sign peace deal in Washington

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to a ceasefire in Congo's restive eastern region.

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a peace deal in Washington aimed at ending decades of devastating conflict between the two neighbours, and potentially granting the US lucrative mineral access. Also on the programme, the BBC's Lyse Doucet speaks to us from inside Iran; and, two hundred years of trains.

(Photo: M23 rebels stand guard near civilians during a meeting organised by the M23 at the Stade de l'Unite, after the town of Goma was taken by the M23 rebels, in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 6, 2025. REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi/File Photo)

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Sat 28 Jun 202506:06GMT

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