On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, MONUSCO donated five fire extinguishers and seventeen bags of cement to Bunia Central Prison as part of support aimed at strengthening the facility’s security and improving detention conditions, particularly in the women’s section. This assistance, provided by MONUSCO’s Northern Sector contingents in collaboration with the Mission’s Prison Administration Support Unit, comes in a context of prison overcrowding. To date…
A group of about ten students from the National School of Diplomacy, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution of the University of Martyrs of Congo (UNIM-RDC) visited MONUSCO premises in Goma (North Kivu) on May 5 and 6, where they held discussions with civilian and military staff. These exchanges helped them better understand the Mission’s mandate, its operations, organization, priorities, and the challenges it faces. The Head of Office in Goma, Gani…
April was marked by the inauguration of MONUSCO Head James Swan, who held important meetings both in Kinshasa and during his tour of the eastern part of the country. In addition, the Mission’s efforts were highlighted in the context of civilian protection, particularly in Ituri, where hostages were freed thanks to a joint operation by peacekeepers and Congolese military forces in Djugu. During the Special Representative’s visit to Goma, women…
The principals of three schools had made this request to allow students to travel safely to their examination centers.
A workshop bringing together religious leaders in Goma was held under the theme “Pamoja kwa Umoja” (“Together for Unity” in French).
Caught in armed attacks, nearly two hundred people were forced to flee their homes in haste.
These women say they hope that the term of office of the new head of MONUSCO will contribute to the establishment of lasting peace.
Residents of Mundubiena and Kahirimunda, in the commune of Mulekera about twenty kilometers from the city center of Beni (North Kivu), attended on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the inauguration of a borehole and drinking water supply project funded by the Intervention Brigade of MONUSCO’s Force. The project, estimated to cost nearly 40,000 US dollars, includes one borehole and six distribution points, designed to serve at least 4,000 people. In this…
On the final day of his visit to Ituri, Thursday, 23 April 2026, the Head of MONUSCO, James Swan, travelled to Fataki in Djugu territory, where the Mission’s Nepalese contingent base remains a key platform for the protection of civilians and a place of refuge for many displaced families. During his visit, he met local authorities, site managers for displaced persons, and representatives of communities affected by ongoing security challenges…
At the end of his mission to Beni, Bunia, and Goma, the Head of MONUSCO, James Swan, reaffirms the UN's commitment to the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the DRC. He calls on all parties to respect the commitments made within the framework of the various processes to move toward a ceasefire and lasting peace Statement to read below :