President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has publicly expressed his intention to nominate President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
🕊️ Why the Nomination?
- The nomination follows a U.S.-brokered peace agreement ending the 30-year War between Congo and Rwanda, signed in Washington in June 2025. That War has produced the highest death count of any War since WWII.
- The deal aims to end decades of conflict in eastern Congo, which has claimed millions of lives and displaced countless civilians.
- Tshisekedi reportedly told local media:
- “If President Trump can mediate and put an end to this war, he deserves the Nobel Prize. I would be the first to vote for him.”
🌍 Context of the Peace Deal - The agreement was facilitated by the United States, Qatar, and the African Union.
- It includes commitments from both countries to:
- Withdraw support for armed groups
- Respect each other’s territorial sovereignty
- Facilitate the return of refugees
President Trump has emphasized that the U.S. also secured mineral rights as part of the Congo/Rwanda Treaty, which has also drawn both praise for bringing economic wealth and jobs to the region.
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