Emmanuel Makumba Mali (PhD)

📣Event on 12 May | @pshandyiss, @pinmaritime, @Mali4Emmanuel, @wolterssteph and @jdlzw assess the conditions under which African actors can sustain a durable and comprehensive peacebuilding effort in the Great Lakes region. 🔗Register: bit.ly/4t8Gp1i

The discussions underscored the importance of youth participation,peace & security in the Great Lakes Region & the role of the creative economy in driving sustainable development.Presentations also highlighted the establishment,mandate & operationalization of the RYF Secretariat.

Today, the ICGLR Secretariat convened a Donor Coordination Roundtable in Bujumbura, bringing together partners to strengthen coordination and support for ICGLR’s 2026–2030 priorities. The meeting reinforced collective efforts towards peace, stability and sustainable development.

I participated in the meeting of Doha process for peace in eastern DRC held in Montreux - Switzerland from 13-17 April . The meeting witnessed the signing of an MoU for ceasefire mechanism.

The publication of the second edition of the Regional Guidelines for the formalization of the ASM Sector was supported by @IMPACTtransform under the Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region project, funded by @UEauBurundi

La dynamique en faveur de la paix dans l’est de la RDC se renforce 🤝 #CIRGL, la République Démocratique du Congo et AFC/M23 signent un MoU pour renforcer la vérification du cessez-le-feu. 🔗 Communiqué de presse : icglr.org/wp-content/upl…

Momentum builds for peace in eastern DRC 🤝 #ICGLR, The Democratic Republic of Congo & AFC/M23 sign an MoU to enhance ceasefire verification. 🔗 Press release: icglr.org/press-release-…

Sam Phiri, président du GTT, a rappelé les avancées majeures depuis avril 2024 à Nairobi dont plusieurs consultances validées pour faire progresser la base de données régionale de la CIRGL. Un pas de plus vers une meilleure #gouvernance et #transperence du secteur minier.

Représentant le secrétaire exécutif de la CIRGL, Ham Mugyereza a appellé les EM à opérationnaliser la base de données régionale afin de garantir le respect des normes de la chaîne d’approvisionnement et faciliter l’acceptation internationale des #minerais @UEauBurundi

🚩Happening now! The ICGLR Secretariat is honoured to welcome H.E. President Mokgweetsi Masisi @OfficialMasisi. This visit reflects a shared commitment to regional cooperation, peace, and sustainable development across the Great Lakes Region.

On 30 March, 2026, the Regional Youth Forum Secretariat of the ICGLR led by Dr. Francis Nderitu, Regional Coordinator/Director and Mr. Jacob Eyeru, President of the General Assembly and M.s Mahlet Hagos of ACCORD took part in the ICGLR Mediation and Dialogue Facilitation Training

Today, I had the honour of attending the presidential swearing-in ceremony in Bangui - Central African Republic 🇨🇫. I extend my warm congratulations to H.E. President Faustin-Archange Touadéra and the People of the Central African Republic on this important milestone, and reaffirm ICGLR’s commitment to supporting peace, stability, and regional cooperation.

The #ICGLR– @un_greatlakes Joint Retreat officially opens today in Nairobi 🇰🇪, bringing together regional and international actors to strengthen cooperation for peace, security & sustainable development in the Great Lakes Region. #ICGLR #GreatLakes @issafrica

The Regional Youth Forum (RYF) leadership led by Mr. Jacob Eyeru, alongside Mr. Edgar Mkalla, Dr. Thomas Mose, and Ms. Martha Kibunyi paid a courtesy call on Hon. Charles Keter, Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region.

Exciting days in Gitega, Burundi.✈️ As the ICGLR Staff Sensitization Retreat in Gitega comes to a close today, colleagues reflect on days of rich discussions, learning, and collaboration around the ICGLR Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and key institutional rules and procedures. 🌍✨

From 4–5 March 2026 ICGLR organized the 3rd Meeting of the ICGLR Specialised Committee of Defence Experts in Lusaka Zambia to review the regional security situation in the region and advance the operationalisation of the EJVM+ intended to monitor ceasefire in eastern DRC.

On International Women’s Day 2026, the ICGLR reaffirms its commitment to gender equality. Under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. #ForAllWomenAndGirls,” we stand for a Great Lakes Region where every woman and girl can lead, thrive, and live free from violence. ✊🏾🌍 #IWD2026

Women’s rights are human rights — universal and non-negotiable. The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region continues to promote accountability, protection, and equal participation of women in decision-making across the Great Lakes Region. ⚖️👩🏾‍💼 #IWD2026 @IcglrR

The 3rd Meeting of the ICGLR Specialised Committee of Defence Experts took place on 4–5 March 2026 in🇿🇲 Defence experts from Member States met to review the regional security & humanitarian situation and advance the operationalisation of the EJVM+ 🕊️ @issafrica @un_greatlakes

The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and @MONUSCO deployed a joint exploratory mission to Uvira in support of ceasefire monitoring efforts. Read the full joint press release ⬇️ 🔗 icglr.org/wp-content/upl…