Kagame Humiliated Trump in Front of Everyone

Описание: In this explosive special edition of Africa Flashes, we dissect a geopolitical shockwave reverberating from Washington to the shores of Lake Tanganyika. A peace agreement hailed as historic, signed under the watchful eye of Donald Trump, is barely dry before gunfire erupts again in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Uvira falls. Civilians flee. And the uncomfortable question emerges: has Paul Kagame openly defied—and humiliated—the President of the United States?

This episode dives deep into the rapid collapse of the Washington Accords, exposing how the M23 rebellion, widely viewed as a Rwandan proxy, launched a lightning offensive days after the agreement meant to end decades of bloodshed in the Great Lakes region. Was this a coincidence, a miscalculation, or a calculated provocation? And what does it reveal about power, minerals, and global rivalry in Africa?

We unpack how Kagame’s Rwanda has leveraged insecurity in eastern Congo for decades under the banner of “self-defence,” while consolidating control over mineral corridors rich in coltan, gold, and cobalt—the lifeblood of modern technology. From smartphones to electric vehicles, these resources sit at the heart of a silent war between the United States and China. A stable DRC threatens Beijing’s grip on global supply chains; a destabilised one serves it.

Donald Trump’s return to centre stage adds a dramatic twist. Unlike previous U.S. administrations accused of indulgence toward Kigali, Trump framed the Washington Accords as a deal: peace in exchange for prosperity, stability for strategic partnership. The fall of Uvira challenges that deal head-on. Is Washington prepared to respond with real consequences—sanctions, asset freezes, mineral embargoes—or will history repeat itself with empty condemnations?

This analysis also revisits the long arc of history: from the trauma of the 1994 Rwandan genocide to the Congo wars that claimed millions of lives; from the Clinton-era alliance with Kigali to years of muted reactions under Obama and Biden. We examine why the M23 is not merely a rebel group, but a symptom of a deeper regional system built on impunity, proxy warfare, and resource extraction.

Beyond geopolitics, we centre the human cost: families fleeing Uvira toward Burundi, children orphaned by shelling, communities erased in the name of “security.” These are not abstractions—they are the lived reality of Congolese civilians paying the price for broken promises and global power games.

This is also a direct appeal. To Washington. To Donald Trump. To those who claim to stand for peace while tolerating its sabotage. Africa does not ask for charity, but for fairness. A strong, sovereign DRC is not a threat—it is the key to regional stability, ethical trade, and a genuine counterweight to China’s extractive dominance.

If the U.S. acts decisively, this moment could mark a turning point: withdrawal of M23 forces, credible pressure on Kigali, and a new model of partnership with Africa based on dignity and shared prosperity. If not, the Great Lakes risk sliding into a wider regional war—with consequences far beyond Africa.

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