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RDC wields un presidency to amplify african voice on global stage

By sahel-express / July 16, 2026
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DRC wields UN presidency to amplify African voice on global stage

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DRC wields UN presidency to amplify African voice on global stage

For the first time in over three decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council this July 2026. This historic moment comes just six months after the country began its term as a non-permanent member for the 2026-2027 mandate, a position it last held between 1990 and 1991.

Under the banner of “More Peace, More Justice, More Development, and More Multilateralism”, Kinshasa is leveraging this platform to bridge collective security with sustainable development. Led by Ambassador Zénon Mukongo Ngay, the DRC aims to amplify Africa’s voice on critical global balances.

Key priorities: natural resources, conflict-related sexual violence, and regional security

The Congolese agenda is dominated by three major priorities. First, the governance of natural resources will take center stage on 22 July 2026 with a high-level public debate led by President Félix Tshisekedi. The goal is to expose how illicit mineral exploitation fuels armed conflicts. Second, the fight against sexual violence in conflict zones—highlighted recently by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka—remains a pressing issue. Third, while managing ongoing global crises (Middle East, Sudan, Haiti), the DRC is using its presidency to spotlight the humanitarian toll of the war in its eastern region. Without compromising its neutral role as president, Kinshasa is pushing for stronger international sanctions against armed groups and their external backers.

This diplomatic milestone represents a rare opportunity for the DRC to position itself as a key player on the world stage while addressing its own security challenges.

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