This agreement forms part of a wider deal with the Trump administration promising US access to Congolese coltan in exchange for assistance in quelling armed rebellions and stabilising the region.

A new U.S-backed peace initiative for Sudan is quietly taking shape in Washington, according to multiple African diplomats ...

There is no simple recipe for a good peace agreement, but research shows that four elements are important: a serious commitment from the parties, precise wording, clear timelines and strong ...