tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications in Democratic Republic of the Congo2026-04-24T14:21:19+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-ambassador-reflects-on-uk-drc-partnership-in-farewell-speech2026-04-24T14:21:19+01:00UK Ambassador reflects on UK-DRC partnership in farewell speechAlyson King, UK’s outgoing Ambassador to DRC, gave a farewell speech in Kinshasa highlighting stronger UK‑DRC ties and shared work on peace, prosperity and culture.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-condemn-increasing-drone-strikes-on-civilians-and-humanitarian-workers-in-eastern-democratic-republic-of-congo-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-cou2026-03-26T15:57:45+00:00We condemn increasing drone strikes on civilians and humanitarian workers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/un-human-rights-council-61-uk-statement-on-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo2026-03-26T11:08:31+00:00UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on the Democratic Republic of the CongoUK Statement for the Item 10 Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the oral update by the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Delivered at the 61st Human Rights Council in G…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-reaffirms-commitment-to-peace-protection-and-development-in-the-drc2026-03-06T14:42:00+00:00UK reaffirms commitment to peace, protection and development in the DRCUK Minister for Africa Jenny Chapman visited the DRC, pledging £13 million for peace, aid, and support for survivors of sexual violence, while boosting clean energy, business finance, and sustainable growth.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-zoe-ware2026-01-19T00:00:00+00:00Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Zoë WareMs Zoë Ware MVO has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of the Congo in succession to Ms Alyson King OBE.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/we-condemn-the-recent-m23-offensive-and-takeover-of-uvira-in-eastern-drc-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-12-12T16:40:14+00:00We condemn the recent M23 offensive and takeover of Uvira in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statement-from-the-international-contact-group-for-the-great-lakes-on-the-escalation-in-south-kivu2025-12-10T11:15:55+00:00Statement from the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes on the escalation in South KivuBelgium, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, as members of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG), have …tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-united-kingdom-urges-the-parties-in-eastern-drc-to-continue-to-engage-in-the-ongoing-peace-processes-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-10-13T00:00:00+01:00The United Kingdom urges the parties in eastern DRC to continue to engage in the ongoing peace processes: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/un-human-rights-council-60-uk-end-of-session-statement2025-10-09T12:41:04+01:00UN Human Rights Council 60: UK End of Session StatementUN Human Rights Council 60: UK End of Session Statement. Delivered at the 60th session of the HRC in Geneva.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-condemns-attacks-against-civilians-by-armed-groups-such-as-adf-and-m23-in-eastern-drc-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-09-30T16:22:03+01:00The UK condemns attacks against civilians by armed groups such as ADF and M23 in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-60-uk-statement-for-the-enhanced-interactive-dialogue-on-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo2025-09-09T15:04:51+01:00UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the CongoUK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the DRC. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-is-deeply-concerned-by-the-scale-of-human-rights-abuses-including-sexual-violence-by-armed-groups-in-eastern-drc-uk-statement-at-the-un-secu2025-08-22T17:11:49+01:00The UK is deeply concerned by the scale of human rights abuses, including sexual violence, by armed groups in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/kings-birthday-party-2025-his-majestys-ambassador-alyson-kings-speech2025-07-02T00:00:00+01:00King's Birthday Party 2025: His Majesty's Ambassador Alyson King's speechHis Majesty's Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo Alyson King's speech on the King's Birthday Party delivered on 19 June. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-stands-ready-to-support-steps-towards-a-durable-peace-in-drc-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-06-27T20:50:25+01:00The UK stands ready to support steps towards a durable peace in DRC: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-59-uk-statement-on-the-fact-finding-mission-on-the-eastern-democratic-republic-of-congo2025-06-17T09:30:35+01:00UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the Fact-Finding Mission on the eastern Democratic Republic of CongoStatement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Oral Update of the FFM on the eastern DRC. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tiffany-sadler-uk-special-envoy-to-the-great-lakes-to-visit-kigali2025-05-03T16:10:51+01:00Tiffany Sadler, UK Special Envoy to the Great Lakes to visit KigaliThe UK Special Envoy to the Great Lakes, Tiffany Sadler, will be in Kigali next week, after visiting Kinshasa and Kampala. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-calls-on-all-parties-to-agree-an-immediate-and-unconditional-ceasefire-in-drc-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-04-16T21:29:28+01:00The UK calls on all parties to agree an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in DRC: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-58-uk-statement-on-the-democratic-republic-of-congo2025-04-01T13:03:42+01:00UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the Democratic Republic of CongoUK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-demands-unconditional-ceasefire-and-withdrawal-of-m23-and-rwandan-defence-forces-from-drc-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council2025-03-27T16:33:14+00:00The UK demands unconditional ceasefire and withdrawal of M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces from DRC: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilStatement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Democratic Republic of the Congo.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/un-human-rights-council-58-uk-statement-on-children-in-armed-conflict2025-03-13T12:52:11+00:00UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on Children in Armed ConflictUK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary General on Children in Armed Conflict. Delivered at the 58th HRC in Geneva.