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 […]

The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) recently organized a two-day induction workshop in Bujumbura, Burundi, to strengthen the performance of its National Coordination Mechanisms (NCMs). The event, which took place from 5th – 6th December 2023, was attended by over 50 participants, including National Coordinators, ICGLR Secretariat officials, and development partners. The […]

In recent times, women have become increasingly involved in the quest for peace and stability across the world. Members of the steering committee for the ICGLR Regional Women’s Forum recently took part in a two-day workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on building their capacities for mediation and constructive conflict resolution. The training program, hosted from […]

The meetings of ICGLR Chiefs of Defence Staff and Ministers of Defence convened in Luanda from 5th – 7th July 2023 in Luanda to discuss regional security. The meetings brought together top military officials and policymakers from countries in the Great Lakes region to tackle the complex security challenges the region is facing. The Chiefs […]

The 10th Extraordinary Summit on Peace and Security was held in Luanda, Republic of Angola on 3rd June 2023. The summit, which was convened at the invitation of His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), aimed to address […]

As part of the European Union’s support program for the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, Transition International and MONUSCO’s Security Section jointly organised a training course aimed at building the capacity of the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM). The course took place in Goma from 22-23 November 2023. This initiative is specifically aimed […]

The 27th meeting of the ICGLR Regional Committee on the Fight Against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources, scheduled from November 27th to 29th, 2023 in Kampala, Republic of Uganda, marks a significant milestone in enhancing regional resource governance and combating illicit mineral resource exploitation. The meeting’s principal organizers include the Conference Secretariat, the ICGLR […]

The 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, an annual campaign, serves as a critical platform for raising awareness and action. This year, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region is intensifying its efforts to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence, notably within the mining sector, in partnership with diverse organizations and […]

In a fruitful seminar, delegates from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Member States convened for a pivotal workshop on monitoring the Regional Action Plan, implementing the Women Peace and Security agenda, and quick starting the ICGLR Peace and Security Gender Barometer. The event, which unfolded from November 13th to 15th, 2023, […]

Kinshasa, DR Congo, 15 September 2023 – The Regional Forum on the implementation of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Strategy for Artisanal and Small-Scale mining (ASM) Gold was held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on 12-15 September 2023. The meeting brought together representatives from … (read more)