Johan Borgstam

EUSR @jborgstam welcomed UN Under-Secretary-General @Lacroix_UN for an exchange on situation in eastern DRC. Shared concerns over escalating violence, incl. drone use. Clear & urgent need for a lasting ceasefire. @MONUSCO will play key role in supporting cease fire monitoring.

Always a pleasure to meet my great colleague, Ambassador @ketercharles , Kenyan Special Envoy to the Great Lakes region during my mission in Kenya. We discussed security evolutions in the region and ongoing mediation processes.

A new route takes off ✈️ Today, the @WFP‑managed EU Humanitarian Aid Flight 🇪🇺 operated its first Bunia 🇨🇩 → Entebbe 🇺🇬 route. This helps humanitarian workers stay on the move and reach those who need support most. #UNHAS #EUHAF @eu_echo

#RDC: L'UE condamne fermement l'attaque par drones survenue le mardi 11 mars à Goma et qui a coûté la vie à plusieurs civils dont une humanitaire française travaillant pour l'UNICEF. ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

At today's @europarl_EN 🇪🇺 #DAFR delegation session👇 🇨🇩 FM Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner @RDCongoMAE addressed MEPs on the security and humanitarian situation in eastern DRC and ongoing mediation efforts, EU-DRC partnership agreements and the recent U.S. sanctions imposed on Rwanda, calling on the EU to adopt a firm position by sanctioning Rwanda for its continued support to the M23 rebels. ➡️EUSR @JBorgstam also briefed MEPs on his recent mission to the Great Lakes with Commissioner @hadjalahbib. #parliamentarydiplomacy @hildevautmans @DarioNardella @ThierryMARIANI @ingeborgterlaak @NicolasBay_ @clergeau @JanFar_sky @RuthFirmenich @HannesHeide @JFLopezAguilar @MaritMaij @PhOlivierRN @Emil_Radev @BZdrojewski

146 EU Ambassadors. One global diplomatic network. At a turning point for the global order, the #EUDiplomacy is working to defend our interests & values – and to strengthen partnerships from our neighbourhood to Africa & beyond. 🇪🇺🌍🇺🇬 @eu_eeas @EU_Commission @EUCouncil @EUinUG

Very saddened by the killing of Karine Buisset, UNICEF staff member, in a reported drone attack in the DRC. My deepest condolences to her family, loved ones, and colleagues. Humanitarians risk their lives to save others. They must be protected, never targeted.

All of us at UNICEF are devastated and outraged by the killing of our colleague Karine Buisset in a reported drone attack in Goma, DRC. My immediate thoughts are with the family, loved ones & colleagues across UNICEF. Civilians, including aid workers, must never be targeted.

A drone strike hit a residential building in Goma, DRC, where aid workers & @eu_echo staff live. All parties must uphold their commitments . Humanitarian workers must never be targets. International humanitarian law must be respected — always.

In the #DRCongo, at least 1.2 million people received some form of humanitarian assistance in January 2026. This year, humanitarian partners plan to support over 7.3 million people across the country. Learn more: 👉reliefweb.int/report/democra…

@genevacall @eeas @OlofBSkoog @pmwBxl @kajsaollongrenx @P_Humanitarians Welcome back, dear Alain and colleagues from @genevacall !

In Brussels this week, Geneva Call’s DG Alain Délétroz met with @EEAS leaders and partners to discuss crises from Iran to Ukraine, Afghanistan and the Sahel. Humanitarian engagement with armed actors remains critical to protect civilians and uphold humanitarian norms.

Even if public attention is now on the Middle East, we don‘t lose sight of the dire situation in #EasternDRC. Continued violations of the ceasefires are concerning.🇩🇪along with🇧🇪🇩🇰🇪🇺🇫🇷🇳🇱🇸🇪🇨🇭🇬🇧&🇺🇸urge all parties to cease hostilities & resume negotiations.👉diplo.de/2759086

The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes, expresses deep concern over continued ceasefire violations in eastern DRC, including the use of drones. All parties must recommit to ending hostilities and return to negotiations. There is no military solution to this conflict. government.se/statements/202…

The 🇪🇺 stands with people in eastern DRC, as reiterated during my mission. Shelter, medical & nutrition aid have reached South Kivu. 🇪🇺 Humanitarian Air Bridge has delivered 65 tonnes of lifesaving cargo as fighting escalates since Dec 2025.

Humanitarian leadership in action by @hadjalahbib. A carefully sequenced mission to #GreatLakes to mitigate political risks & maximise tangible impact in eastern DRC: ✔️ secure humanitarian corridors ✔️ guarantee essential health services ✔️ strengthen coordination on access

Good meeting with FM @onduhungirehe & other Rwanda ministers 🇷🇼.   The humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC urgently needs a political solution. All parties must take their responsibility & respect IHL. Our goal : reach tangible outcomes & safe, unhindered humanitarian access.

Le #HCR🇧🇮 a eu l’honneur d’accueillir la Commissaire Lahbib @eu_echo🇪🇺au centre de transit de Cishemere afin de constater la réalité sur le terrain. Des familles ayant fui les violences à l’est de la RDC y vivent dans des conditions difficiles & de surpopulation. 📸Peter Biro/EU

President Kagame had a meeting with Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Equality; Preparedness and Crisis Management, and Johan Borgstam, EU Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, to discuss the security situation in Eastern DRC, with a focus on ongoing continental and international efforts to address humanitarian needs.

🌍 Le conflit dans l'est de la #RDC entraîne des déplacements massifs. Alors que la Commissaire @eu_echo Hadja Lahbib visite la région des Grands Lacs, l'#UE mobilise 81,2 M€ en aide humanitaire pour fournir nourriture, soins, abri et protection aux plus vulnérables. 🤝❤️