Central Africa: today in history - Uganda, DRC, Rwanda and Burundi sign 2003 peace accord

So: on September 25, 2003, four Central African countries - Uganda, DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi - signed a landmark peace accord at the UN in New York. This agreement aimed to end years of conflict and proxy wars in the Great Lakes region, with strong backing from the UN and regional leaders. They committed to respecting borders, stopping interference in each other's affairs, and boosting cooperation on security and trade. And here's the thing - this pact laid the groundwork for ongoing peace efforts and regional development, even if challenges remained.