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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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Pour les proches des rescapés et du copilote décédé, l’intervention de la MONUSCO a permis de mettre fin à plusieurs jours d’attente et d’incertitude.
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North Kivu: Jordanian MONUSCO peacekeepers rescue survivors of plane crash
Peacekeepers from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan contingent serving with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) carried out a complex rescue operation on…
À Rwenzori, dans la province du Nord-Kivu, les femmes et les jeunes disposent désormais de locaux financés par la MONUSCO, pour organiser leurs activités.
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Beni: MONUSCO provides a new workplace for gender and youth services in the Rwenzori sector
The Gender, Family and Child, Social Affairs, and Youth services of the Rwenzori Sector in Beni Territory, North Kivu, now have a new building designed to improve the quality of services provided to the local population…
On the occasion of the International Day of the African Woman, MONUSCO and the Association of Young Christians of the Congo (AJCC) organized an awareness-raising activity for girls and women in Bunia.
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In Bunia, MONUSCO and a local association raise awareness among girls on empowerment and the fight against sexual violence
On the occasion of International African Women’s Day, celebrated every year on 31 July, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the Association of Young…
MONUSCO’s intervention has reinforced the efforts of the local population, who participated in the initial operations by providing water and sand to limit the spread of the fire.
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Beni: fire brought under control thanks to MONUSCO's rapid response
A Beni warehouse fire caused by a short circuit destroyed 1 tonne of drinks with no casualties, thanks to swift MONUSCO and local response.
La section Genre de la MONUSCO affirme sa disponibilité à soutenir les initiatives favorisant une participation plus inclusive des femmes aux processus de paix et de prise de décision.
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National dialogue: in Kinshasa, women develop a common agenda
Around 50 women from civil society organizations and political parties (both from the ruling majority and the opposition) gathered in Kinshasa on Wednesday, 5 August, to discuss their participation in the national dialogue…
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Top contents of the month of July 2026
As in previous months, July underscored the complexity of the UN Mission in the DRC’s operations. The month began with James Swan’s diplomatic talks with the Prime Minister and awareness-raising sessions on SSR at UNIKIN. On…
Une trentaine d’étudiants de l’Université de Bunia ont pris part à une sensibilisation sur les violences sexuelles organisée par la MONUSCO et la Police nationale congolaise.
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Bunia: students trained on sexual violence reporting mechanisms
In the face of persistent sexual and gender-based violence in Ituri, the MONUSCO Police (UNPOL), in collaboration with the Congolese National Police (PNC), is stepping up prevention efforts among communities. On Friday…
Speaking to residents, they emphasized the importance of washing hands regularly, quickly identifying suspicious symptoms, and immediately reporting anyone showing signs consistent with the disease to health authorities.
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In Ituri, former combatants join the fight against Ebola with MONUSCO support
Tchomia, 13 August 2026 – In Tchomia, reintegration is also about protecting communities.
About 120 members of civil society organizations reflected on the role of women in the ceasefire monitoring mechanism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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DRC: victims of armed violence, women leaders want to become agents of peace
Gathered on August 11, 2026, in Goma, Bukavu, Beni, Bunia and Kinshasa, some 120 members of civil society organizations reflected on the role of women in the ceasefire monitoring mechanism in the Democratic Republic of the…
Following these consultations, the parties agreed that the two girls would be handed over to MONUSCO peacekeepers stationed in Rhoo, the locality closest to the area where they were being held.
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Ituri: thanks to MONUSCO’s efforts, two young girls are reunited with their family in Djugu
Two young girls who had been missing since the beginning of last week near Jiba, in Djugu Territory, Ituri, have been found safe and reunited with their family following a joint mobilization by local authorities, community…
The neutralized explosive devices had been discovered the previous week at the Bule shopping center by former displaced persons returning to their homes.
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Ituri: UNMAS destroys explosive remnants of war in Bule
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) of MONUSCO destroyed several explosive remnants of war on August 18 in the town of Bule, located in Djugu Territory, Ituri Province. The operation eliminated a direct threat to…
This training is expected to lead to the establishment of a network of focal points within newsrooms, ready to ensure sustained monitoring of YPS issues and maintain links with the National Technical Secretariat.
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Fact-checking and hate speech: young journalists in Kinshasa commit to greater responsibility
In Kinshasa, from August 18 to 19, young journalists took part in training sessions as part of the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda. Organized by the National Technical Secretariat for Resolution 2250 (NTS-2250), with…