US Faces Foreign Policy Crisis in Congo: Scrambling for Solutions

The United States is taking a more active role in trying to reduce fighting in eastern Congo by designing and overseeing a plan to calm tensions between Congo and Rwanda. The U.S. proposal includes commitments for Rwanda to withdraw its forces and offensive military equipment by January 1, and for Congo to ground its drones. The U.S. is also setting up an intelligence fusion cell to ensure both countries adhere to the deal. The U.S. engagement highlights the seriousness with which Washington views the potential for war in the region, which could have broader implications for Africa and undermine U.S. efforts to counter China's influence on the continent.