It’s one of several attempts to end the deadly conflict in the troubled eastern DRC. Will it work where others failed?

The official signing of the peace agreement took place earlier Friday at the State Department and was witnessed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senior Adviser for Africa Massad Boulos, whom Trump has largely credited with bringing about the deal.

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel militia launched an offensive four years ago on eastern DRC, capturing two key cities alongside prized mining operations.