MONUSCO
United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Press conferences

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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

La MONUSCO, à travers sa Police civile (UNPOL), a lancé ce lundi 8 juin un projet ambitieux de renforcement du maillage territorial sécuritaire dans la ville de Beni, chef-lieu provincial provisoire du Nord-Kivu.
MONUSCO, through its civilian police component (UNPOL), launched on Monday, June 8, an ambitious project aimed at strengthening the security territorial coverage in the city of Beni, the provisional provincial capital of North Kivu. ©MONUSCO

North Kivu: MONUSCO strengthens police presence in Beni to curb urban crime

MONUSCO, through its civilian police component (UNPOL), launched on Monday, June 8, an ambitious project aimed at strengthening the security territorial coverage in the city of Beni, the provisional provincial capital of…
Le bureau Conduite et Discipline (CDT) est chargé de la gestion de toutes les questions liées à la conduite et à la discipline au sein de la MONUSCO. Son action repose sur la stratégie des Nations Unies articulée autour de trois piliers : la prévention, l’application des normes et les mesures correctives.
The Conduct and Discipline Team (CDT) is responsible for managing all matters related to conduct and discipline within MONUSCO. Its work is guided by the United Nations strategy built around three pillars: prevention, enforcement of standards, and corrective measures. ©MONUSCO / Aubin Mukoni

FoBE Association and MONUSCO Launch a Pilot Socio-Economic Reintegration Project for Women Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in North Kivu

The Biesther Foundation (FoBE Association), in partnership with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), has launched a pilot socio-economic reintegration…
Mr. Swan made a particular point of congratulating Sergeant Matias Reyes, currently deployed with MONUSCO, who was one of the two recipients of the prestigious Mbaye Diagne Medal, awarded on 5 June at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Mr. Swan made a particular point of congratulating Sergeant Matias Reyes, currently deployed with MONUSCO, who was one of the two recipients of the prestigious Mbaye Diagne Medal, awarded on 5 June at United Nations Headquarters in New York. ©MONUSCO / Aubin Mukoni

Goma: James Swan, MONUSCO Head, congratulates Sergeant Matias Reyes, 2026 recipient of the Mbaye Diagne Medal, and pays tribute to the Uruguayan contingent

The day after his arrival in Goma, North Kivu Province, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Head of MONUSCO, Mr. James Swan, visited the base of…
James Swan commends Angola’s role and calls for strengthened coordination of peace efforts for the DRC
In Luanda, discussions highlighted the importance of ensuring strong coordination among the Washington, Doha and African Union-led peace processes in support of lasting peace and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ©CIPRA

Luanda: James Swan commends Angola’s role and calls for strengthened coordination of peace efforts for the DRC

Luanda, Angola — The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of MONUSCO, James Swan, visited Luanda as part of a series of regional engagements with key…
Des jeunes leaders appelés à promouvoir la masculinité positive pour prévenir les violences basées sur le genre
During the workshop, participants were sensitized to the benefits of positive masculinity, the harmful consequences of toxic masculinities, and the impact of sexist stereotypes and unequal power relations on the lives of women, families, and communities. ©MONUSCO / Didier Vignon Dossou-Gbakon

Ituri: Young leaders encouraged to promote positive masculinity to prevent gender-based violence

In Bunia, fifty young leaders from Ituri took part o n Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in an awareness-raising workshop on the National Positive Masculinity Day. Organized by the Positive Masculinity Mixed Technical Unit (CTM+) with…
Des femmes vulnérables outillées par la MONUSCO en vue de leur autonomisation
This initiative was organized by the NGO AFNAC, in collaboration with MONUSCO’s United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO), as part of a socio-economic recovery project targeting, in particular, returnee women living in a post-conflict context. ©MONUSCO

Beni: MONUSCO supports vulnerable women towards empowerment

In Beni City, North Kivu, 75 vulnerable women and girls from the Boikene neighborhood benefited, on Monday, June 15, 2026, from a capacity-building session focused on their rights, social cohesion, positive masculinity, and…
L’initiative vise à améliorer les normes de sécurité et de sûreté dans quatre établissements pénitentiaires prioritaires, à savoir les prisons de Ndolo et Makala à Kinshasa, ainsi que celles de Bunia (Ituri) et Beni (Nord-Kivu).
The initiative aims to improve safety and security standards in four priority penitentiary facilities: Ndolo and Makala prisons in Kinshasa, as well as the prisons of Bunia in Ituri and Beni in North Kivu. ©MONUSCO / Sébastien Kitsia

North Kivu: Beni Urban Prison receives MONUSCO support to strengthen security

The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) handed over a set of security equipment on Monday to the Beni Urban Prison in North Kivu, with the aim of strengthening…
Le 16 juin à Goma des élèves ont été sensibilisés à leurs droits et aux mesures de prévention d Ebola lors d'une activité organisée avec la MONUSCO et l'OMS
On June 16 in Goma, students learned about their rights and Ebola prevention measures during an event organized in collaboration with MONUSCO and the WHO ©MONUSCO / Aubin Mukoni

International Day of the African Child: MONUSCO and WHO Raise Awareness Among Goma’s Children on Their Rights and Ebola Prevention

Dozens of children from 10 primary schools and 2 secondary schools in the city of Goma, North Kivu, took part on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in an awareness-raising session on their rights, their protection, and the best practices…
À Beni, une délégation composée du personnel de l’Unité d’appui à l’administration pénitentiaire, appuyée par les contingents des Casques bleus malawites, indonésiens, kenyans, népalais et tanzaniens, s’est rendue à la prison urbaine ainsi qu’à l’Établissement de garde pour enfants.
À Beni, une délégation composée du personnel de l’Unité d’appui à l’administration pénitentiaire, appuyée par les contingents des Casques bleus malawites, indonésiens, kenyans, népalais et tanzaniens, s’est rendue à la prison urbaine ainsi qu’à l’Établissement de garde pour enfants. ©MONUSCO

African Children’s Day: Children in conflict with the law receive support and attention from MONUSCO in Beni and Bunia

On the occasion of the Day of the African Child, celebrated every 16 June, teams from the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) conducted support, awareness…

United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

MONUSCO took over from an earlier UN peacekeeping operation – the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) – on 1 July 2010. It was done in accordance with Security Council resolution 1925 of 28 May to reflect the new phase.