The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of MONUSCO, Mr. James Swan, began his first field visit to eastern DRC on Monday in Beni since taking office. The first day of the visit focused on assessing the security situation in the Grand Nord, reviewing efforts to protect civilians, and strengthening dialogue with provincial authorities. Upon arrival in Beni, Mr. Swan and his…
TRIPOLI – Civil society organizations and community leaders across Libya are encouraged to use the Structured Dialogue thematic toolkits for public consultations. The toolkits cover the four themes of the Structured Dialogue to enable community discussions on key issues, collate recommendations and feed them back into UNSMIL for consideration in the process. To ensure that as many people as possible can engage in the Structured Dialogue…
Dear friends, Today we celebrate a language that connects shores, preserves memories and brings worlds together. The Spanish language carries with it centuries of history, immense cultural richness and the voice of hundreds of millions of people. In its words live poetry and everyday life. Memory and imagination. The struggle for dignity and the hope for a better future. At the United Nations, Spanish is a living expression of multilingualism…
The European Union and the United Nations today released the final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA), jointly conducted with the World Bank, assessing the damages, economic losses, and recovery and reconstruction needs in Gaza following 24 months of conflict. According to the assessment, recovery and reconstruction needs in Gaza are estimated at $ 71.4 billion over the next decade, including $ 26.3 billion required in the first…
KABUL - Afghanistan is on the frontline of the global climate crisis. Ranked among the world’s most vulnerable and least prepared countries to manage climate impacts, communities are already experiencing severe consequences, including rising humanitarian needs and increasing displacement. Against this backdrop, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), in partnership with Samuel Hall, an independent research and policy think…
TRIPOLI – Members of the Structured Dialogue’s Security Track met during April 13-16 with institutional representatives, civil society and external expert guests to discuss how a sequenced security sector reform and governance approach could lead to implementable recommendations for the sector. Across the four days, discussions focused on defence and law enforcement governance, border security, legislative oversight and the crucial role of civil…
Kinshasa, April 19, 2026: MONUSCO notes with appreciation the progress made in Montreux during the talks held from 13 to 18 April 2026 between representatives of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23), within the framework of the Doha process, with the facilitation of Qatar, the United States, the African Union, and Switzerland as host. MONUSCO commends the progress…
Kinshasa: while patrol, MONUSCO police explain their mandate to the civilian population. Photo MONUSCO/UNPOL A dozen elements of the Senegalese Formed Police Unit (SENFPU2) were on a joint daytime patrol on Sunday, September…
Local leaders meet with residents of protection sites in Wau to promote confidence building and social cohesion. In light of the expected full implementation of the revitalised peace agreement, South Sudanese across the…
Kananga: MONUSCO and UNDP build capacity of prison staff. Photo MONUSCO/Laurent Sam OUSSOU Thirty-seven (37) prison staff members, including 17 women, of the Central Prison of Kananga on Monday, September 9, 2019, received…
A new four-day general intelligence training session opened on Monday 09 September 2019 at the Mining and Hydrocarbons Police Station in Goma, North Kivu. This training, initiated by the Serious and Organized Crime Support…
A dozen elements of the Senegalese Formed Police Unit (SENFPU2) were on a joint daytime patrol on Sunday, September 8, 2019, across the municipalities of Gombe, Kintambo, Kasa-Vubu, Lingwala, Limete, Barumbu along some of the…
In light of the expected full implementation of the revitalised peace agreement, South Sudanese across the country are pushing for more dialogue initiatives to promote deeper understanding of what the new deal entails. One…
Thirty-seven (37) prison staff members, including 17 women, of the Central Prison of Kananga on Monday, September 9, 2019, received training on maintaining order in the prison environment. The training course, which lasted 21…
HERAT – Participants of a UN-backed television programme in the western province of Herat have added their voice to calls for an end to the conflict and the continuing harm combatants inflict upon civilians across the country…
At the invitation of the Government of Germany, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) presented its activities to a delegation comprising HE Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, Minister of Defence of the Federal Republic of…
Nairobi, 11 September 2019 - The 25 th meeting of the Technical Support Committee of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework agreement for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes region took place…
Culverts donated by the peacekeeping mission will enhance drainage system in Bor. The United Nations Mission South Sudan (UNMISS) has handed over 15 culverts to the mayor of Bor to help fortify the town’s flood drainage…