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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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These projects are being implemented in a territory that continues to face security challenges linked to armed groups activities.
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Ituri: In Irumu, reintegration projects open new opportunities for ex-combatants and communities
The MONUSCO, through its Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration and Stabilization (DDRS) Section, in support of the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Programme (PDDRCS), on Friday 12 June…
Organized by MONUSCO’s Infection Prevention and Control and Epidemic Preparedness Unit (HPIDP) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the capacity-building session was held at MONUSCO’s Level II+ Hospital, located at the RVA site in Goma.
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Ebola: MONUSCO and WHO Strengthen the Capacity of the Mission’s Healthcare Personnel in Goma
Around twenty healthcare professionals from MONUSCO and the Mission’s military contingents took part in a training session held on 16 and 17 June in Goma on infection prevention and control, the proper donning and doffing of…
Since the beginning of the outbreak, MONUSCO has supported response efforts by providing ground and air logistical assets to facilitate the transportation of personnel and medical supplies.
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Ebola response : The Kingdom of Morocco strengthens MONUSCO's capabilities in Ituri with a donation of nine tons of medical material and equipment
A Moroccan Air Force C-130H aircraft landed at Bunia Airport on Monday, 22 June 2026, carrying a significant shipment of medical and logistical supplies intended to strengthen MONUSCO’s capacity to respond to the Ebola virus…
Emergency responders also succeeded in bringing the blaze under control and preventing it from spreading to neighboring houses. However, around ten households lost their belongings.
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Goma: MONUSCO and Municipal Civil Protection Firefighters Rescue Three Children from Two Fires in the Les Volcans and Himbi Neighborhoods
Two fires broke out on Monday, 22 June, in the Les Volcans and Himbi neighborhoods of Goma, North Kivu. The first fire occurred around midday on Lin Lusi Street in the Les Volcans neighborhood. According to initial reports…
The objective of this immersion is clear: to equip the women of the Advisory Group with the necessary tools to translate harsh field realities and early warnings into concrete, sharp, and actionable policy recommendations for high-level decision-makers.
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Security Sector Reform in the DRC: Women Move "From Participation to Influence"
These key actors have laid the groundwork for a paradigm shift:no longer just sitting at the table, but shaping the decisions made around it
After more than two years of relative calm, the territory of Mambasa has been facing a deterioration in the security situation since the beginning of the year.
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Fight against armed groups: Mambasa residents pledge to work with MONUSCO to strengthen Protection of Civilians
“ We need MONUSCO to restore security to our territory,” stated unequivocally Mungeni Yuma, coordinator of Civil Society/Forces Vives in the Mambasa territory, located 174 kilometers west of Bunia in Ituri Province. For this…
This comprehensive approach helps strengthen trust between communities, supports the gradual restoration of State authority and contributes to creating the conditions for lasting peace.
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Ituri: New Governor commends MONUSCO Force's role in protecting civilians
A few days after taking office, the Military Governor of Ituri Province, Major General Gaby Kasongo Mulumba Batoka, visited 25 June 2026 MONUSCO's military facilities at Ndoromo Camp in Bunia. He was accompanied by the Head…
This activity forms part of MONUSCO’s ongoing efforts to support the strengthening of the rule of law and to address growing challenges related to the handling of offences involving digital evidence.
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Countering cybercrime: MONUSCO supports congolese judicial system in the management of electronic evidence in North Kivu
From 22 to 26 June 2026, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), through its Justice Support Section, organized a five-day training session in Benifor six…
Thanks to joint awareness-raising efforts, perceptions are gradually improving, with communities increasingly recognizing the dangers of disinformation.
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Ituri: Youth in Mambasa are advocating for the establishment of a “brigade to combat disinformation.”
In Mambasa, Ituri province, youth leaders are calling for the creation of a “brigade to fight disinformation” to curb the spread of rumors and contribute to peacebuilding efforts. “It is very important to fight disinformation…
Eight Congolese military personnel completed a six-week specialized training course in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD).
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Beni: UNMAS trains congolese military personnel in explosive ordnance disposal
Upon completion of the second phase of the training, the eight military personnel successfully obtained their EOD Level 2 certification.
The U-Report youth and Voice of Kivu Woman notably conducted awareness-raising campaigns in several schools, as well as in markets and public spaces.
Photo MONUSCO ©Aubin Mukoni
Goma: MONUSCO steps up Ebola awareness campaign
From 19 to 27 June 2026, MONUSCO's Gender Section organized an Ebola awareness campaign in Goma, North Kivu, through four civil society organizations engaged in community mobilization: Women Power DRC, Jeunes U-Report, Voice…
This initiative aims to strengthen young people's understanding of the issues surrounding Security sector reform.
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At the University of Kinshasa, MONUSCO encourages students to engage with security sector reform
The Community Action for the Integrated Development of a New Congo (ACDI/N), in partnership with the National Youth Council of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (CNJ-RDC), is organizing a series of information and…