{"id":112186,"date":"2025-10-05T15:16:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T15:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/nduhungirehe-explains-why-rwanda-dr-congo-deal-failed"},"modified":"2025-10-05T15:54:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T15:54:45","slug":"nduhungirehe-explains-why-rwanda-dr-congo-deal-failed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/nduhungirehe-explains-why-rwanda-dr-congo-deal-failed","title":{"rendered":"Nduhungirehe Explains Why Rwanda DR Congo Deal Failed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Foreign affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe has commended the efforts of the Rwandan and DR Congo delegations working on the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF), but explained why the two sides failed to sign the agreement at the last minute despite earlier expectations.<\/p>\n

The REIF is a component of the US-mediated process aimed at restoring good relations and strengthening cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. The economic framework was expected to be signed this week.<\/p>\n

In a recent statement, the US Department of State highlighted several economic sectors in which Rwanda and DR Congo had expressed their intent to collaborate, as part of the June 27 US-brokered peace deal between the two nations.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, both countries \u201care intending\u201d to pursue \u201cmutually beneficial partnerships, greater connectivity with international and regional economic development initiatives, and investment opportunities.\u201d The proposed areas of cooperation include mining, infrastructure, energy, industrial development, agribusiness, public health, and national park management.<\/p>\n

Explaining why the agreement was not signed, Minister Nduhungirehe revealed that the signing was called off at the last minute by Congolese President Fe\u0301lix Tshisekedi.<\/p>\n

The reality is that the DRC and Rwandan delegations did a good job this week and reached, under the US mediation, an agreement on the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF). They were ready to initial the document the following morning, but President Tshisekedi… https:\/\/t.co\/ILnAvpxP1D<\/p>\n

\u2014 Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe (@onduhungirehe) October 4, 2025<\/p>\n

\u201cThe reality is that the DRC and Rwandan delegations did a good job this week and reached, under the US mediation, an agreement on the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF). They were ready to initial the document the following morning, but President Tshisekedi instructed, at the last minute, his delegation NOT to sign, fearing the negative reaction of his internal public opinion,\u201d he shared via X.<\/p>\n

Nduhungirehe added that the latest development reflected a pattern of inconsistency by DR Congo\u2019s leadership since peace efforts began three years ago.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately, since the start of the peace processes, we have become accustomed to these regular mood swings by President Tshisekedi on critical matters related to peace and security in our region,\u201d he said, recalling earlier incidents that undermined bilateral commitments.<\/p>\n

He cited, for instance, the events of September 14, 2024, in Luanda, Angola, when DR Congo\u2019s military delegation had approved the harmonised plan for FDLR neutralisation and the lifting of Rwanda\u2019s defensive measures, and only for President Tshisekedi to abruptly halt the signing.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe called his foreign minister in the middle of the meeting and instructed her not to sign,\u201d Nduhungirehe recalled.<\/p>\n

Addressing Reuters\u2019 claim that the deal collapsed over Rwanda\u2019s alleged failure to withdraw 90 per cent of its troops from eastern DR Congo, Nduhungirehe dismissed the assertion as \u201ca ridiculous pretext for media consumption.\u201d<\/p>\n

He further emphasized that the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF) is strictly an economic agreement, separate from ongoing security discussions.<\/p>\n

\u201cNegotiations on the REIF are purely economic and do not consider security matters, which are handled by the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism,\u201d the Minister said. \u201cDuring the September 17\u201318 JSCM meeting in Washington, which discussed the implementation of the CONOPS, the U.S. State Department\u2019s statement made no mention of such a precondition.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Rwanda. Foreign affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe has commended the efforts of the Rwandan and DR Congo delegations working on the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF), but explained why the two sides failed to sign the agreement at the last minute despite earlier expectations. 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