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Birao, Vakaga (CAR), August 18, 2026 – Peacekeepers from MINUSCA's 11th Zambian Contingent receive the United Nations Medal in recognition of their contribution to peace in the Central African Republic. Photo MINUSCA / Boureima Djelani Abdoul Rachid

Zambian peacekeepers honored for securing Vakaga prefecture

A total of 597 peacekeepers from MINUSCA's 11th Zambian Contingent were awarded the United Nations Medal on August 18, 2026, in Birao, recognizing their contribution to peace, civil protection, and stability in Vakaga…
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
Video message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on World Humanitarian Day. On World Humanitarian Day, we honour the dedicated workers who provide life-saving aid to millions in need.
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World Humanitarian Day: UN Chief's Message

On World Humanitarian Day, we honour the dedicated workers who provide life-saving aid to millions in need. We also confront an appalling truth: Serving others has become more dangerous than ever. More than a thousand…
Following these consultations, the parties agreed that the two girls would be handed over to MONUSCO peacekeepers stationed in Rhoo, the locality closest to the area where they were being held.
Following these consultations, the parties agreed that the two girls would be handed over to MONUSCO peacekeepers stationed in Rhoo, the locality closest to the area where they were being held. ©MONUSCO

Ituri: thanks to MONUSCO’s efforts, two young girls are reunited with their family in Djugu

Two young girls who had been missing since the beginning of last week near Jiba, in Djugu Territory, Ituri, have been found safe and reunited with their family following a joint mobilization by local authorities, community…
Explosive remnants
The neutralized explosive devices had been discovered the previous week at the Bule shopping center by former displaced persons returning to their homes. ©MONUSCO

Ituri: UNMAS destroys explosive remnants of war in Bule

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) of MONUSCO destroyed several explosive remnants of war on August 18 in the town of Bule, located in Djugu Territory, Ituri Province. The operation eliminated a direct threat to…
This training is expected to lead to the establishment of a network of focal points within newsrooms, ready to ensure sustained monitoring of YPS issues and maintain links with the National Technical Secretariat.
This training is expected to lead to the establishment of a network of focal points within newsrooms, ready to ensure sustained monitoring of YPS issues and maintain links with the National Technical Secretariat. ©MONUSCO / Nathan K

Fact-checking and hate speech: young journalists in Kinshasa commit to greater responsibility

In Kinshasa, from August 18 to 19, young journalists took part in training sessions as part of the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda. Organized by the National Technical Secretariat for Resolution 2250 (NTS-2250), with…