In eastern drc, uvira still waits for the peace donald trump promised

For the people of Uvira, a lakeside town in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the phrase “we are on borrowed time” has become a daily reality. They are still waiting for the peace that former U.S. President Donald Trump promised them—a promise that now feels distant and uncertain.

In the markets and streets, residents speak of a lingering tension. The hope sparked by Trump’s statements has faded, replaced by a sense of abandonment. Many wonder if the international community still remembers Uvira’s plight.

The town, located near the border with Burundi, has long suffered from armed group activity and instability. Locals had pinned their hopes on Trump’s pledge, but with no tangible follow-through, the wait continues. “We are in a state of suspension,” one trader said, echoing the sentiment of many.