The United States-brokered peace accords signed by Kinshasa and Kigali were hailed as historic.
But on the ground, violence continues in eastern Congo — armed groups still operate and civilians are still targeted. Without addressing political manipulation of identity and ethnic rhetoric, without accountability for hate speech, and without genuine internal dialogue, an agreement on paper will not stop the guns.
Peace will only be real when communities feel safe, grievances are heard, and leaders choose unity over division.
Congo-Rwanda: Peace on Paper, War on the Ground
by
January 2026
Recent Articles
Ukraine: A different front in the war
In a powerful article, Katya Pavlevych, advisor on children’s issues at Razom for Ukraine, exposes one of the most chilling crimes of this war: The systematic abduction and indoctrination of Ukrainian children by Russia.
A warning about the next war
In a stark and provocative article, Moshe Dann, historian and journalist, argues that even after military conflicts subside, a deeper battle is already underway: The battle against Islamism.Not Islam as a religion. But Islamism as an ideology.
How Melania Trump Is Rescuing Ukrainian Children
Melania Trump has done it again. On the eve of Easter, the First Lady helped rescue seven Ukrainian children from Russian captivity, bringing her tally up to 26. Without fanfare, Mrs. Trump is the only first spouse actively negotiating with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Her valiant efforts are key to remedying this vital moral issue. […]
