Kinshasa, September 3rd, 2025 (CPA)-. The United Nations Under-General-Secretary- for Peace Operations is to make an official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo from September 3rd, to 7th, 2025, with a view to reaffirming his organisation’s on-going commitment to the on-going peace processes, according to a press release.
‘This mission is a follow-up to his previous visit in February-March 2025 and aims to reaffirm the United Nations’ on-going commitment to the on-going peace processes, as well as to the protection of civilians, with a view to lasting peace and enhanced stability in DRC and the Great Lakes region,’ it is read. ‘During his stay, Mr La Croix will begin his consultations in Kinshasa on September 4th, where he will meet the highest national authorities, in particular the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister’, the source ha said, adding that the UN No. 2 will also ‘exchange views with representatives of opposition parties and religious denominations on recent developments in the political and security context, as well as on the activities of the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in DRC (Monusco)’. According to the document, the visit will continue in Bunia, in the province of Ituri, where Jean-Pierre La Croix will hold talks with the provincial authorities, security actors, and representatives of civil society, local communities and Monusco staff. ‘A visit to Monusco’s operational base in Fataki is also on the agenda,’ has concluded the press release.