Candidates for a Seat on the United Nations Security Council: The Democratic Republic of Congo Aims for an Active Role in World Peace
The candidacy of the Democratic Republic of Congo for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the period 2026-2027 is attracting particular attention in international diplomatic circles. Kinshasa’s firm determination to occupy this strategic position to actively contribute to the promotion of global peace and security is clearly displayed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner.
During her public speech in Kinshasa, the Minister of State highlighted the rich diplomatic heritage of the DRC within the United Nations Security Council. By highlighting the country’s unique experience as a former member of this prestigious body, she highlighted the strengths and motivations of the DRC for this new candidacy. The DRC’s vision for a proactive role in revitalizing the United Nations Charter and its effective contribution to resolving international conflicts are key elements of this candidacy.
The prospect of an active DRC within the Security Council opens up vast horizons for multilateral cooperation and dialogue, as La Prospérité points out. Able to maximize its participation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, the Democratic Republic of Congo plans to strengthen its presence on the international stage by helping to define and implement a new peacebuilding agenda.
In a parallel approach, the Congolese media are also focusing on the results of the legislative elections in Masi-Manimba and Yakoma. After the cancellation of the polls the previous year due to fraud and violence, the Independent National Electoral Commission announced the provisional results. In Yakoma, Mbui Kaya Nyi Mbui Guido and Koyibe Koyaabakele Maximilien stand out as the first elected. In Masi-Manimba, several personalities including Tryphon Kin-kiey Mulumba, elected national and provincial deputy, demonstrate the vitality of Congolese democracy.
This news demonstrates the DRC’s continued commitment to active participation on the international scene. Influential on a continental and global scale, the Democratic Republic of Congo affirms its role as an essential contributor to global peace and security.