President Trump said back in June, "It is one of the worst, one of the worst wars anyone's ever seen But today, the violence and destruction comes to an end, and the entire region begins a new chapter of hope and opportunity, harmony, prosperity, and peace." The conflict has claimed more than six million lives and is related to competition over Congo's critical minerals that are essential to the production of electronics and electric vehicles. In September, the two nations agreed to begin implementing security measures in the deal by the end of this year. | 
