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James Swan was appointed on March 5 by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Photo: MONUSCO ©Jean-Claude Wenga
MONUSCO’s new chief takes office
After his arrival in Kinshasa on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the new Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of MONUSCO, James Swan, has officially taken up his duties, The day after his arrival in…
The security dimension of this project is fully aligned with MONUSCO’s efforts to strengthen the protection of civilians. Photo MONUSCO ©Didier Vignon Dossou-Gbakon
Ituri: In Bavonkutu, MONUSCO builds a bridge to strengthen civilian safety and boots economic activities
An infrastructure with a capacity of 10 tons, built by the Indonesian contingent as part of its quick impact projects.
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.
''Organized by MONUSCO in collaboration with the local NGO SECHA (Second Chance), the workshop also helped strengthen participants’ capacities, notably in project management and advocacy—skills essential for the effective implementation of the Provincial Action Plan.”
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This initiative aims to strengthen trust and collaboration between peacekeepers and local communities. Photo Force MONUSCO
MONUSCO South African peacekeepers equip a primary school in Ituri with desks and school supplies
On 16 April 2026, South African Blue Helmets of MONUSCO, based in Eringeti in Beni Territory, North Kivu Province, provided assistance to pupils of Ndalya Primary School through the donation of desks and school supplies aimed…
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…
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Mr. James Swan, SRSG Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of MONUSCO Mr. James Swan, Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of…
Around thirty women, members of village savings and loan associations, took part on April 8 in Goma (North Kivu) in a training workshop focused on the role of women and girls in peace consolidation, sustainable empowerment, and the integration of gender into the MONUSCO mandate.
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Goma: Women Trained on Their Role in Peacebuilding
Around thirty women, members of village savings and loan associations, took part on April 8 in Goma (North Kivu) in a training workshop focused on the role of women and girls in peace consolidation, sustainable empowerment…
The head of MONUSCO, James Swan, was received for the first time by the Congolese Head of State, Félix Tshisekedi. Photo: Office of the President
James Swan received by President Félix Tshisekedi for initial meeting
During this meeting, Mr. Swan reaffirmed his commitment to work closely with the Congolese authorities.
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…