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Ituri: A mock trial sheds light on the dangers of disinformation

Dieumerci Kati, 34, stood accused of spreading a false rumor about poisoning on WhatsApp. Without any verification, the message quickly circulated across several groups, causing irreversible harm.

24 Jun 2025

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and head of MONUSCO, Bintou Keita, made a three-day visit to Goma, North Kivu, for consultations on the Mission's mandate.

Among the photos the public will discover at this year's Photoville Festival are those by Do Nsoseme, whose art promotes gender equality and encourages dialogue on the role of women in society in the Democratic Republic of Congo, his country of origin.

In New York, a Photo Exhibition Celebrates the Courage and Impact of Women in Peacebuilding

In addition to being a poet and slam artist, Congolese Do Nsoseme Dora is also a photographer. Her work, at the intersection of documentary and conceptual styles, often features staged scenes that challenge traditional gender roles.

09 Jun 2025

Cows, pastures, and family: In Ituri, former militants return to civilian life

Saturday, May 24, 2025. It is a little past 11 a.m., under the scorching sun, in the Tsere community in the Ituri province. Samuel, in his thirties, watches with a discreet smile the lush enclosure where about twenty cows are grazing.

05 Jun 2025

“The only way for Congo to stop the suffering of internally displaced persons is peace”. On a visit to the DRC, UN Special Rapporteur Paula Gaviria Betancur presented her first observations on the situation of internally displaced persons. (FR)

Bunia: Peacekeepers train 35 youth in operating excavators

After three weeks of training on operating excavators, also known as mechanical shovels, thirty-five participants, including four young women, received their completion certificates on Friday, 4 July 2025, at the Ndoromo military camp located on the outskirts of Buni

04 Jul 2025

Lubero: MONUSCO supports military justice in trials for sexual violence

Mobile court hearings conducted by the Butembo Military Court began on Thursday, 26 June, in the town of Lubero, North Kivu. Ninety-two defendants, including 45 Congolese soldiers and 47 civilians, are facing charges of rape, sexual violence, child abduction, and extortion.

02 Jul 2025

In Aru, Local Armed Groups Commit to Ending Hostilities in Ituri

Six armed groups: CODECO, FRPI, FPIC, Tchini ya Tuna, Zaïre and MAPI , have signed an agreement to halt the violence that continues to destabilize the province of Ituri.

01 Jul 2025