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- Economic reforms
Structured Dialogue: Economy Track advances discussions on economic policy and accountability, and begins drafting outcome document
TRIPOLI – Members of the Structured Dialogue Economy Track met in Tripoli over four days this week to discuss key issues related to economic policy, macroeconomic stability, and measures to strengthen economic transparency…

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…

- Security Council
At Security Council, ASG Khiari highlights UN–EU cooperation across peace and security
Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Khaled Khiari Remarks to the Security Council on Cooperation with Regional and Subregional Organization (European Union) New York, 13…

At Security Council, ASG Khiari highlights UN–EU cooperation across peace and security
Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Khaled Khiari Remarks to the Security Council on Cooperation with Regional and Subregional Organization (European Union) New York, 13…

Ituri: Four hostages abducted by CRP rescued through joint FARDC–MONUSCO intervention
According to the information gathered, these individuals were abducted on January 27, 2026, and then moved from one location to another.
- About Peacekeeping
Is UN Peacekeeping relevant?
In its nearly 80-year history, the relevance of peacekeeping has been questioned repeatedly. In today’s complex conflict environment, UN peacekeeping is being asked to do more with less amid 25% cuts to its global personnel…

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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Briefing by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, to the Security Council
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, allow me to begin by expressing my deepest sympathies for the civilian suffering in your country and across the wider region. The people of Bahrain, like so many across this region…

Invest in Peace: Marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, UNMAS Iraq Highlights Resilience and Strengthen Partnership
Erbil, 6 April 2026 – Following the successful conclusion of the Iraqi Kurdistan Mine Action Agency (IKMAA) photo exhibition in Erbil, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq highlighted the critical link…

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The comprehensive implementation of the Peace Agreement is key to consolidating peace and security in Colombia
The Secretary-General urges all involved to contribute to a campaign environment free of violence and stigmatization

The comprehensive implementation of the Peace Agreement is key to consolidating peace and security in Colombia
Bogotá, 14 April 2026. In his latest report on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, covering the period between 27 December

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.
