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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.
contacts :
Spokesman:
Ndeye Khady Lo - Tel: +243 997068227
Media Relations:
Adele Lukoki - Tel: +243 81 89 077 06
MONUSCO Head of Mission ad interim Vivian van de Perre is undertaking a visit to Goma to support ceasefire preparations
Kinshasa, 12 February 2026: The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) announces that Ms. Vivian van de Perre, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Interim Head of MONUSCO, will, following consultations with the Congolese…
MONUSCO interim Head of Mission in Goma to advance preparations for ceasefire monitoring and verification
Ms. Vivian van de Perre is undertaking a visit to Goma following consultations with Congolese national authorities.
In Fataki, thousands of displaced persons find refuge near the MONUSCO base
Following the displacement of thousands of families seeking refuge near the MONUSCO base, a delegation from the United Nations Fifth Committee visited the site to assess needs and the impact of actions undertaken in support of the protection of civilians, alongside the Nepalese contingent and local…
Nearly 3,000 people regain a safe environment following UNMAS interventions in Ituri and North Kivu
These interventions enabled 2921 people to regain safe access to areas previously contaminated by explosive devices.
Ituri: MONUSCO trains students on child rights protection
"This training gives us a solid foundation to raise awareness in our communities and defend children's rights."
Beni Territory: Civil society receives a modern building from MONUSCO to strengthen peace and dialogue
Costing a total of US$48,681, the building was constructed in three months, with the active participation of the community.
Bunia: MONUSCO supports military justice with a modern technical and training facility
This new infrastructure should improve the operational and technical capabilities of the military prosecutor's office.
North Kivu: The Government and MONUSCO to strengthen their partnership to better protect civilians
Mamouna Ouedraogo, Chief of Police of MONUSCO (UNPOL), met on Wednesday with the provincial governor, General Evariste Kakule.
Ituri : MONUSCO facilitates mobile court hearings in Aru to fight impunity and irregular prolonged pre trial detention
These hearings are expected to put an end to prolonged unlawful detentions and ease overcrowding at Aru prison.
Bunia: MONUSCO trains women detainees at the central prison to support their reintegration
How can we ppromote the social and professional reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals after their release from prison?
MONUSCO and ICGLR have deployed a joint exploratory assessment mission to Uvira, DRC in support of ceasefire monitoring
Kinshasa, 24 February 2026 – The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) have deployed a joint exploratory and preliminary assessment mission to Uvira, South Kivu, from 23…
Resolution 2250: In Ituri, young people step up their engagement in conflict prevention
Bunia, the capital of Ituri Province, hosted from 23 to 25 February 2026 a workshop focused on taking ownership of the Provincial Action Plan (PAP) for United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security. Developed by the Provincial Youth Council with the support of MONUSCO…