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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
DRC : MONUSCO Head James Swan meets Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of MONUSCO, James Swan, was received on Tuesday by the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner. The meeting took place in the context of strengthening…
James Swan received by President Félix Tshisekedi for initial meeting
During this meeting, Mr. Swan reaffirmed his commitment to work closely with the Congolese authorities.
Kinshasa: Egyptian MONUSCO police officers awarded the United Nations Medal
The camp of the Egyptian Formed Police Unit came alive on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Kinshasa with a ceremony marked by solemnity and pride. In front of an audience that included UN officials and peacekeepers, 180 UN police officers, including 22 women, deployed since April 2025 within MONUSCO…
Beni: MONUSCO peacekeepers trained on an operations planning tool
The MONUSCO Strategic Planning Cell, in collaboration with the Department of Peace Operations, through the Policy, Evaluation and Training Division based at United Nations Headquarters in New York, organized a training session on Tuesday, April 14 in Beni, in North Kivu Province, for the Mission’s…
MONUSCO South African peacekeepers equip a primary school in Ituri with desks and school supplies
On 16 April 2026, South African Blue Helmets of MONUSCO, based in Eringeti in Beni Territory, North Kivu Province, provided assistance to pupils of Ndalya Primary School through the donation of desks and school supplies aimed at improving learning conditions. The donation included 20 desks, two…
Ituri: MONUSCO trains civil society actors in conflict prevention and management
The discussions focused in particular on identity-based conflicts, as well as conflict management, resolution, and transformation.
Ituri: In Bavonkutu, MONUSCO builds a bridge to strengthen civilian safety and boots economic activities
An infrastructure with a capacity of 10 tons, built by the Indonesian contingent as part of its quick impact projects.
MONUSCO welcomes the progress made in Montreux within the framework of the Doha process
Kinshasa, April 19, 2026: MONUSCO notes with appreciation the progress made in Montreux during the talks held from 13 to 18 April 2026 between representatives of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23), within the…
Goma: Civil society actors trained in monitoring child rights violations
A training organized by the Child Protection Section of MONUSCO, notably in partnership with UNICEF.
Grand Nord: James Swan on field visit to support civilian protection efforts
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of MONUSCO, Mr. James Swan, began his first field visit to eastern DRC on Monday in Beni since taking office. The first day of the visit focused on assessing the security situation in…
In Eringeti, James Swan reaffirms the centrality of protection of civilians in MONUSCO’s Mandate
In Eringeti, James Swan met with local officials, members of civil society, and representatives of women’s and youth groups.
James Swan: “Ituri remains a priority for MONUSCO”
The head of MONUSCO met with the governor of Ituri on Wednesday, April 22, to discuss the security situation.