The documentary Beneath the Signature: The Congo–Rwanda Deal That Was Never Peace reveals how the 27 June 2025 peace agreement between the DRC and Rwanda, signed in Washington, was less a breakthrough than a diplomatic trap crafted to maintain Rwanda’s military and economic presence in eastern Congo. While presented as a step toward peace, the deal deliberately avoids mentioning Rwanda’s troop withdrawal and instead demands the dismantling of the FDLR—a condition Rwanda knows the DRC cannot meet. The film argues that Rwanda’s real goal was to reduce international pressure and sanctions while continuing to exploit Congolese minerals through its proxy, M23. It highlights how Kigali has used peace negotiations as a cover to prolong occupation, avoid accountability for war crimes, and manipulate international opinion, ensuring the conflict continues under the illusion of diplomacy.
