MONUSCO

ADF STAFF After a six-month lull, a new swell of violence has washed over the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the Congolese army has accused M23 rebels of violating another cease-fire. “M23 terrorists have just fired…

ADF STAFF When he took the podium at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on September 20, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi called for an expedited withdrawal of the U.N. mission, known as MONUSCO.…

ADF STAFF Four United Nations peacekeeping missions in Africa are working to discredit disinformation campaigns aimed at undermining their credibility. The peacekeeping missions MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),…

U.N. PEACEKEEPING To fulfill their mandate of protecting civilians, peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) often face danger in remote areas, with…

ADF STAFF At the request of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the withdrawal of the United Nations peacekeeping mission has begun. But experts say the U.N.’s exit is likely to create an opening for armed groups in the east,…

ADF Staff Peacekeeping missions remain the answer to many of the world’s toughest security challenges. But there is a growing consensus that to remain relevant, peacekeeping needs to adapt.  In places such as the Democratic Republic…

ADF STAFF As violence has escalated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), an array of African forces entered the country with promises of restoring peace. The latest addition, the Southern African Development Community (SADC),…

Brig. Gen. Daniel Kuwali served in the directorate of legal services for the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) for 23 years. During that time, he became chief of legal services and then was appointed the first judge advocate general of the MDF. He…

ADF STAFF After six months of delays and logistical challenges, the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) completed its full deployment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on April 3. Thousands of Soldiers have arrived…

ADF STAFF A new report by the United Nations Panel of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) revealed the grim security challenges in the active battleground that is the country’s eastern region. A battalion of 750 South…