DRC pushes for African Parliament review and UN Security Council focus on east Congo crisis

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) asked the Pan‑African Parliament to place on its next plenary agenda the report of a mission that visited the conflict‑ridden eastern provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu. National Assembly President Aimé Boji Sangara said the report, still not examined, would help African legislators understand the security, humanitarian and resource‑exploitation challenges in the east, and reiterated accusations that Rwandan troops remain active in the region despite diplomatic efforts.

At the same time, the DRC assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for July 2026. The country intends to use the platform to promote peace, conflict prevention, justice and sustainable development, highlighting the ongoing eastern Congo crisis and the alleged Rwandan involvement. The presidency marks the DRC’s third term on the Council and is presented as a chance to give Africa a stronger voice on global security issues.