Economic Cooperation & Political Risk - Economic talks between Rwanda and DRC stalled due to renewed conflict involving M23 in eastern DRC, frustrating Kinshasa officials [2] - DRC officials refused to initial the regional economic integration framework due to ongoing fighting [2] - The proposed economic agreement included a revenue sharing deal from minerals mined in DRC and investment in infrastructure [3] - The agreement also involved a $760 million hydroelectric power project [3] - Skeptics view the deal as weak because Rwanda made no concessions [4] Stance of Involved Parties - DRC cannot proceed with the agreement in good faith while fighting continues [3] - Rwanda is surprised by the stalled talks, viewing the deal as beneficial for economic development [4] - Rwanda has not begun lifting its defensive posture along the border with DRC [3] US Involvement - US officials were involved in Washington, trying to negotiate the final text of the regional economic integration framework [2] - Msad Bullos, the State Department advisor to Africa, led weeks of negotiations [3]
Trump-Touted Rwanda-Congo Economic Pact Trips on Elusive Peace #politics
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