Bunia: MONUSCO supports military justice with a modern technical and training facility
This new infrastructure should improve the operational and technical capabilities of the military prosecutor's office.
UNMISS peacekeepers assess evolving security situation in Eastern Equatoria during four-day patrol
TORIT - In response to security concerns in Eastern Equatoria, a patrol of 60 uniformed and civilian peacekeepers made the challenging 280-kilometer-long journey by road from South Sudan’s capital, Juba, to Torit. Their four-day mission aimed to assess the situation and engage with affected communities following clashes in Narus in mid-January, which caused casualties and displacement of civilians towards the border with Kenya. Led by the Head of…
UN extends best wishes to all Somalis for Ramadan
At the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the United Nations in Somalia extends its best wishes to all Somalis during this time.
Have Your Say: Libyans from across the country can put forward their ideas and recommendations to the Structured Dialogue
TRIPOLI – Libyan citizens from across the country are encouraged to ‘Have Your Say’ and contribute their ideas and recommendations on the themes of the Structured Dialogue (SD) by completing the online survey with results being fed back into the SD discussions, and to UN leadership. The survey, which has key questions covering the four tracks of the SD – governance, economy, security and national reconciliation and human rights – is open to all…
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen visits Moscow
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Moscow where he met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Alexander Sergeevich Alimov, and other officials. They discussed the latest developments in Yemen and exchanged views on ongoing efforts to return to an inclusive, Yemeni-led political process under UN auspices. The Special Envoy underlined the complexity of the conflict and the…
UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda strengthen protection and confidence of displaced women and girls
MALAKAL - “Those who want to hurt us will think twice because we now know how to defend ourselves and keep our sisters safe." The strongest of messages for anyone thinking of threatening women and girls in the displacement camp in Malakal coming from youth leader, Saju James, after participating in specialized self-defense training by robust Rwandan peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. "Many of us women have been…
Tambura residents call for trauma recovery support during UNMISS visit
TAMBURA - As the hum of helicopter blades breaks the stillness of the morning, residents in the Tambura displacement camp stir to life under their makeshift tarpaulin and thatched shelters. Children pause mid-play, and elders step out into the open to look skyward. The arrival of the United Nations helicopter signals the first time the peacekeeping mission has been able to visit the area since closing its temporary base in January 2026. The…
SRSG Kaha Imnadze participates in a High-Level Dialogue on Global Health Diplomacy
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan
In Fataki, thousands of displaced persons find refuge near the MONUSCO base
Following the displacement of thousands of families seeking refuge near the MONUSCO base, a delegation from the United Nations Fifth Committee visited the site to assess needs and the impact of actions undertaken in support of the protection of civilians, alongside the Nepalese contingent and local authorities.
The United Nations Support Office in Haiti takes flight
The arrival of the civilian helicopter, contracted by DOS marks an important step to establish UNSOH, in logistics and operational mobility.
South African President's visit to the DRC holds the headlines in most of today's local papers in Kinshasa. The South African President, Thabo Mbeki, who is due to arrive in Kinshasa today, will be accompanied by an important…
Aldo Ajello's, the European Union Special Envoy for the Great Lakes visit to the DRC holds the front page of today's local press in Kinshasa. Mr. Ajello is due to arrive in Kinshasa this Saturday 28 August on a working visit…
Today's local papers also devote their comments to RCD's 'Rassemblement Congolais pour la Démocratie (RCD) withdrawal from the Transitional institutions and RCD's comeback to Kinshasa. The RCD National leader, Azarias Ruberwa…
The reactions following RCD's 'Rassemblement Congolais pour la Démocratie/Congolese Rally for Democracy (RCD) decision to suspend its participation in the Transition, more particularly the one of the International Support…
The decision taken by the 'Rassemblement Congolais pour la Démocratie (RCD)' to withdraw from Transitional institutions is the major issue commented by today's local papers in Kinshasa. RCD suspends its membership in the…
Arthur Z'Ahadi Ngoma, the Vice-President for Social and Cultural Commission, reportedly escaped a coup attempt in Kinshasa, while Azarias Ruberwa, the Vice-President for Political, Defence and Security Commission, has…
Today's local medias go back over Vice-president Azarias Ruberwa's statements following the massacre of Congolese refugees at the Gatumba camp in Burundi. L'AVENIR recalls that Vice-President Azarias Ruberwa made his…
The headlines in today's local papers are particularly alarming following the Gatumba events and the threats posed to the DRC transitional process. The situation is indeed serious, titles LE PHARE, indicating that ''things…
The majority of today's local papers in Kinshasa mostly focus on Vice-President Azarias Ruberwa's declaration calling for a halt of the DRC peace process following the massacre of Banyamulenge refugees in the Gatumba camp…
The Gatumba massacre, in which over a hundred Banyamulenge refugees were slaughtered, continues to be commented by Kinshasa local press.« Due to the severe blow dealt to the peace process, it becomes imperative to stop for a…
The massacre of Banyamulenge refugees in the Gatumba camp in Burundi is the major issue reported by the Congolese press today. LA TEMPETE DES TROPIQUES says «the Friday 13 August 2004 event which occurred between 22 and…
The incident which occurred during the return of Etienne Tshisekedi, leader of the 'Union pour la Démocratie et le Progrès Social (UDPS)' to Kinshasa is the major news in today's local press in Kinshasa. Incredible…