Monusco to stay longer in the Congo

A peacekeeper from the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) looks on at the force's base during a field training exercise in Sake, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on November 6, 2023. 

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The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, known as Monusco will stay longer in the country, reflecting the continual challenge of insecurity.

The United Nations Security Council on Friday voted unanimously to renew Monusco's mandate for a further 12 months during which they should  continue supporting local security agencies to protect civiliana