Goma, Friday12 June 2026 – At the conclusion of his visit to Goma, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of MONUSCO, Mr. James Swan, reaffirmed the Mission’s continued engagement in support of peace efforts in eastern DRC, in line with MONUSCO’s mandate under United Nations Security Council resolution 2808 (2025).
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 the Uruguayan contingent (URUBATT) on Thursday, 11 June 2026, to commend the remarkable work carried out by Uruguayan peacekeepers in the service of peace and the protection of civilian populations in the DRC. Upon his…
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 project for 50 vulnerable women and girls from Goma, Sake, and Nyiragongo in North Kivu Province. Supported by MONUSCO’s Conduct and Discipline Team (CDT) in Goma, the initiative aims to provide a concrete response to the social…
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. The objective is to bring the Congolese National Police (PNC) closer to communities in areas most exposed to insecurity. With an estimated cost of around 70,000 US dollars and a duration of two months, the project…
In response to the resurgence of Ebola virus disease in Ituri Province, Congolese authorities, with the support of international partners, are stepping up efforts to secure response operations. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is reinforcing its presence on the ground, notably through the deployment of a mobile military base in Mongbwalu, Djugu Territory, one of the epicenters…
In Bunia, digital tools are advancing military justice. Since May 2026, MONUSCO’s Justice Support Section, through its Prosecution Support Cell, has been supporting the weekly organization of a “Legal and Digital Café” at the Superior Military Prosecutor’s Office in Bunia, Ituri. The sessions are held in a technical training room established through MONUSCO’s Quick Impact Projects (QIP) funding. This capacity-building platform brings together…
Through its Gender Section, MONUSCO participated in the High-Level Strategic Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in the Great Lakes Region, held on 3 and 4 June 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. Co-organized by the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, UN Women, the African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), ACCORD, and GIZ, the meeting…
The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) on Thursday, June 4, inaugurated new prefabricated offices and equipment aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of the Enhanced Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM+). This initiative forms part of its support for regional efforts to promote peace and stability in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The ceremony took place in Goma…
“ I accept it with deep appreciation, filled with gratitude and humility. ” These were the first words of MONUSCO Sergeant Matias Reyes, who received the Mbaye Diagne Medal on Friday, June 5, 2026. Established by the United Nations to recognize military personnel, police officers, and civilian staff who demonstrate exceptional courage in the performance of their duties, the award was presented this year to a peacekeeper who displayed remarkable…
The month of May was once again marked by MONUSCO’s sustained commitment to peace and security for communities in the DRC. The Mission also supported efforts to respond to the Ebola outbreak. In Ituri and North Kivu, peacekeepers distinguished themselves in civil protection efforts, particularly in Goma, where firefighting teams brought three major fires under control, preventing human tragedies. The news was also marked by the commemoration of…