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MONUSCO organizes a weekly press conference every Wednesday that serves as a communication space for the Mission and all UN agencies in DR Congo. The press conference is broadcast live on Radio Okapi and on MONUSCO's web platforms.
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MONUSCO welcomes the “Declaration of Principles” between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda
Kinshasa, 26 April 2025 – The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) welcomes the signing of the Declaration of Principles on 25 April 2025 in Washington, D.C., under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State, between the governments of…
PR: MONUSCO welcomes the transport of FARDC and PNC members from Goma to Kinshasa who had been under its protection since late January 2025
Kinshasa, April 30, 2025 – The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) welcomes the start of an operation transporting several hundred unarmed members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), the Congolese…
MONUSCO Force commander in Bunia to strengthen cooperation with the army in civilian protection
The commander of the MONUSCO Force, General Ulisses de Mesquita Gomes, arrived in Bunia on Monday, August 18, for a visit dedicated to...
In Kinshasa, conferences, exhibitions and a film to celebrate African women
"We gathered to honor the struggle and fight of African women and more particularly that of the DRC," declared movement coordinator Lotendo.
Hairdressers, Bakers, Mechanics: 200 Young People Affected by Conflicts Reintegrated Thanks to MONUSCO in Munigi
Beyond the economic impact, the project has produced positive effects on social cohesion in this area once plagued by community tensions.
Between Concern and Hope for Peace, MONUSCO Listens to the Inhabitants of Fataki and Lodha
At the entrance to the MONUSCO base in Fataki, a locality situated in the territory of Djugu, about sixty kilometers north of Bunia, makeshift shelters line up along the trenches dug around the perimeter secured by Nepalese peacekeepers. Every night, families from neighboring villages come to take…
Ituri: MONUSCO and Komanda's vital forces want to strengthen the effectiveness of security responses
The visit by General Ulisses De Mesquita Gomes reflects the desire to strengthen efforts to stem armed violence and restore lasting peace.
Over 400 explosive remnants and 9,000 munitions destroyed. UNMAS, KOICA and CCLMA conclude major demining project
The project " Sustainable Mine Action in Support of Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons and Communities Affected by Conflicts in the DRC."
Top contents of the month of August 2025
This August, MONUSCO has demonstrated its commitment through a range of meaningful and impactful actions.
Kinshasa: UN police adviser to discuss Congolese police reform
UN Police Adviser Faisal Shahkar visited DRC to assess police reform progress, boost cooperation, and support peace and security efforts.
Goma: MONUSCO trains law students in child protection
MONUSCO trained law students in Goma on child protection in conflict zones, empowering future lawyers to defend children's rights.
Visiting Ituri, Jean-Pierre Lacroix pleads for concrete actions in favor of peace
The UN Under-Secretary-General for peace operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, called for concrete action to promote peace.