Bujumbura, 26th June 2024: The Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) commends the decision by the President of Kenya, H.E. William Samoei Ruto, to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024 and the subsequent measures put in place to address the protests. This decision, which is crucial in reducing tensions and […]

A three-day workshop aimed at strengthening the capacities of professionals working in recovery centres for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) has successfully concluded. Held from June 4 to 6, 2024, in Gitega, the workshop has resulted in a comprehensive action plan to guide future efforts in combating SGBV within the Republic of Burundi. […]

Bujumbura, 6th June 2024: The Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) strongly condemns the heinous attack carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the village of Wad Al-Noora in Al-Jazira state on 5th June 2024. This senseless act of violence resulted in the tragic loss of more […]

ICGLR strongly condemns the attempted coup d`état in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) strongly condemns the attempted coup d’etat that took place on May 19, 2024, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). ICGLR commends the … (Read more)

The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and IMPACT are kicking off a new, four-year, European Union funded project to improve mineral governance in the region while advancing security, stability, and development. The Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region project builds the capacity of the ICGLR and its Member States to […]

This manual describes the minimum Requirements of the Regional CertificationMechanism (RCM) and the necessary processes for its implementation. The RCM is oneof the Six Tools of the Regional Initiative against the Illegal Exploitation of NaturalResources (RINR) within Member States of the International Conference on the GreatLakes Region (ICGLR). As a procedural guide, the Requirements of […]

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The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) has received a significant boost to its institutional capacity thanks to the German Development Cooperation Agency (GIZ). The contribution of IT equipment and a vehicle was officially presented during a ceremony held on 12th December 2023, which was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Ambassador of […]

The Private Sector Forum (PSF) held its General Assembly on 16th and 17th November 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia. The assembly brought together stakeholders to discuss economic development, regional integration, and the implementation of the PACT of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR). The primary focus was to evaluate the PSF’s role in […]

The nexus between electoral processes and security holds paramount significance, especially in regions grappling with crises. In line with this imperative, a workshop titled “Security and Elections in Times of Crisis: Issues and Challenges” took place from December 5th to 7th, 2023, in Goma, DRC. This event held pivotal importance, not only for the Democratic […]