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

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MONUSCO Head James Swan meets Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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…
180 UN police officers, including 22 women, deployed since April 2025 within MONUSCO, were awarded the United Nations Peace Medal.
180 UN police officers, including 22 women, deployed since April 2025 within MONUSCO, were awarded the United Nations Peace Medal. Photo: MONUSCO.

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…
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The aim of the training is to help peacekeepers improve operational planning, measure impact, and adapt interventions based on concrete and verifiable data, with the ultimate goal of strengthening the protection of civilians. ©MONUSCO / Sébastien Kitsa

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…
Over four days, participants were equipped in particular with skills in lobbying and advocacy techniques, the legal framework governing civil society organizations, as well as their role in the peace process.
Over four days, participants were equipped in particular with skills in lobbying and advocacy techniques, the legal framework governing civil society organizations, as well as their role in the peace process. Photo MONUSCO.

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.
Participants in this activity came from the territories of Nyiragongo, Rutshuru, Masisi, as well as from the city of Goma, where armed groups are still operating.
Participants in this activity came from the territories of Nyiragongo, Rutshuru, Masisi, as well as from the city of Goma, where armed groups are still operating. Photo MONUSCO ©Aubin Mukoni

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.

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.