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The US is hoping to conclude the proposed US-DRC-Rwanda peace deal in the coming weeks.

Ref: Reuters News, May 16, 2025

Trump senior Africa adviser discussed peace plan with Rwanda, Congo leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump's Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos addresses a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda April 8, 2025.

WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's senior adviser for Africa said on Thursday he spoke with the presidents of Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo about a draft peace deal this week, as Washington seeks to end a decades-long conflict in the region

The United States is awaiting final feedback due this weekend from Rwanda and Congo on the draft agreement, Massad Boulos told Reuters in an interview in Washington.

He added that there may still be amendments and adjustments, but he hopes it can be concluded in coming weeks.

The Trump administration, which has sought to strike peace accords in multiple regions and prioritized U.S. access to critical minerals, has been seeking to end the conflict in a region rich in tantalum, gold, cobalt, copper and lithium.

Boulos said he spoke with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi to touch base, adding that they were pleased with the progress that had been made.

"It was very positive from both of them," Boulos said. "They're both looking forward to working with us and with the Qataris and with the African Union towards achieving a final solution that will give lasting peace."

Congo and Rwanda earlier this month submitted a proposal as part of a process meant to end the fighting in eastern Congo and attract billions of dollars of Western investment. Boulos said they worked on the drafts and came up with the current one.

AWAITING FEEDBACK​

"We are awaiting the final feedback from both parties," Boulos said on Thursday.

"As soon as we finalize this last round, as indicated before, Secretary Rubio is ready and prepared to host them here. So we hope this can be concluded as quickly as possible in the coming few weeks," he said, referring to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Boulos said that there was no specific timeline for the foreign ministers to visit DC.

Earlier this month, he told Reuters that Rubio would meet in Washington in mid-May with the Rwandan and Congolese foreign ministers in an effort to agree on a final draft peace accord.

The diplomacy comes amid an unprecedented advance by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo that has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands more.

The rebels seized Goma, eastern Congo's largest city, in late January and Bukavu, the area's second-largest, weeks later.

The United Nations and Western governments say Rwanda has provided arms and troops to M23. Rwanda denies backing the group and says its military has acted in self-defense against Congo's army and a militia founded by perpetrators of the 1994 genocide.

Tshisekedi's government is engaged in separate talks with M23 facilitated by Qatar.

Last month Congo and the rebels agreed to work towards peace, but sources in the two delegations have expressed frustration with the pace of negotiations.

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The chances of militants reaching Manono and upsetting the applecart are about a million to one - they would have to travel 660km on roads almost as bad as the Bruce Highway for a start!
 
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Sounds like Tim has an imminent tell in his plums.

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Flight996

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The chances of militants reaching Manono and upsetting the applecart are about a million to one - they would have to travel 660km on roads almost as bad as the Bruce Highway for a start!

Haha, the Bruce is a glass table-top compared to Victoria's roads.
 
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Here's an even better one.

Sixteen - Sixteen - Sixteen - Sixteen

On the 16th

That's gotta be lucky.


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Skar

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They're both looking forward to working with us and with the Qataris
Is this on the peace deal or on exploitation of minerals (or both)... I did not know about Qatar involvement.
 
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Dazmac66

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After 6 hours driving you don't even slow down for one these potholes😆 Anyway, have a good Friday everyone!
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Is this on the peace deal or on exploitation of minerals (or both)... I did not know about Qatar involvement.
This is the peace deal that Trump initiated. There is a minerals plan attached, which is dependent on a peace agreement being signed. Qatar is hosting the talks. Interestingly, the US private security firm, Blackwater is already recruiting international mercenaries, particularly former French Foreign Legion soldiers for peace-keeping roles.

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Copilot puts the value of Manono at $3b or $0.85 per share (AUD)

I’ll see myself out
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Spikerama

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2 x 8 = 16
8 = prosperity in chinese. So what every your thinking double it

16

1+6 = 7

16 -16 - 16 -16

7 - 7 ---- 7 - 7

7+7 = 14

14 -------- 14

1+4 = 5

5 ----------- 5

5+5 = 10






















10 Billion dollars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hmmmmn
 
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GO AVZ!!!!
16

1+6 = 7

16 -16 - 16 -16

7 - 7 ---- 7 - 7

7+7 = 14

14 -------- 14

1=4 = 5

5 ----------- 5

5+5 = 10






















10 Billion dollars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hmmmmn

Finally some decent maths and metrics behind the valuation calc.....
 
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I just saw an article from Benchmark Minerals about AVZ and Manono. It's a week old and couldn't read the full article because I don't subscribe but it's nice to see Benchmark finally mentioning AVZ and Manono 👇


The US could invest billions of dollars into the DRC critical minerals sector as part of ongoing discussions for a peace accord between the DRC and Rwanda. In a step towards greater US-presence in the country, US-based KoBold Metals recently announced plans to buy AVZ Minerals’ stake in the sizeable Manono Lithium Project.

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They're really rockin' in Boston
In Pittsburgh, P.A.
Deep in the heart of Texas
And 'round the Frisco Bay
All over St. Louis
And down in New Orleans
All the cats are gonna dance with
Sweet Little Sixteen


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I'll never forget the most poignant advice my Father ever shared with me when he was dying.

He said, 'Always try to leave a lasting impression.'

Amazing dad. Shithouse parachutist.
 
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