#peace-deal

#peace-deal

"Seeing the victims - children, mothers, fathers who've lost loved ones, and families torn apart - was heartbreaking. For me, the support I offer is simple: when I'm on the pitch I feel compelled to win, even if it's just to bring a small moment of happiness to our people."

"Congo is one of the most mineral-rich countries in the world. One hopes that eventually this [peace deal] will be implemented and with luck and also concerted diplomatic efforts, that Congo may reach its potential."

The peace deal signed in the United States between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo signals a potential end to years of violent conflict.

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are expected to sign a United States-mediated peace deal on Friday following several months of conflict that has killed thousands of people and displaced millions in resource-rich eastern DRC.