International Conference on the Great Lakes Region
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An inter-governmental organization of 12 countries in the African Great Lakes Region established to promote peace, security, stability and development.
Burundi
Joined November 2021
The assessment report highlights key progress and persistent gaps: uneven certification and capacity limits across MS. “A harmonized, ambitious and determined response is essential, backed by stronger coordination and sustained political commitment.”, Quesnay de Jesus Akabahinga.
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In her opening remarks, Agnes Alaba, Uganda’s Commissioner for Mines, reminded participants of the differing national contexts in implementing the RINR. She urged that country-specific recommendations take into account the variations in Member States’ policies.
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The ICGLR DES, thanked Uganda for the warm welcome and recalled the origins of the ICGLR RINR, created to prevent the trade in conflict minerals and curb the illicit financing of armed groups. He stressed that the Six Tools provide a strong, regionally owned framework.
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Our presence reaffirms our commitment as ICGLR MS to the Lusaka Declaration and its mandate. Illegal mineral exploitation fuels conflict, hinders development, and drives illicit financial flows. This meeting is key to upholding our responsibilities.” — Dr. Namutebi Edith Nsubuga.
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Over the next two days, the regional committee members will: ✅ Review country-specific recommendations, ✅ develop a regional roadmap to act on RINR findings and, ✅ propose redesign of the six tools to keep them effective and adaptative for today’s challenges.
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The six tools of the ICGLR Regional Initiative against the illegal exploitation of natural resources (RINR) aimed at breaking the link between armed conflicts and revenues from natural resources. Learn more about the tools here https://t.co/JSBQZM3Bwr
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The ICGLR Regional Committee on natural resources is holding a two-day special meeting in Entebbe. MS are resuming deliberations to further review the report assessing the level of implementation of the six tools of RINR. @EUinBurundi @IMPACTtransform #GIZ
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Met H.E. Dr. Mubita Luwabelwa, the new Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) since 15 November 2025. I congratulated him on his appointment and pledged Kenya’s unwavering support. As hosts of ICGLR Youth Forum, I assured the ES of
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🚨 Transition de Leadership au Secrétariat de la CIRGL Aujourd'hui à Bujumbura, l’Amb. João Samuel Caholo a officiellement remis les fonctions de Secrétaire Exécutif au Dr Mubita Luwabelwa, nommé lors du 9ᵉ Sommet de la CIRGL. La cérémonie s’est déroulée en présence du Ministre
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🚨 ICGLR Secretariat Leadership Transition Today in Bujumbura, Amb. João Samuel Caholo officially handed over the Office of the Executive Secretary to Dr. Mubita Luwabelwa, appointed at the 9th ICGLR Summit. The ceremony took place in the presence of the DRC Minister of Regional
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Au terme de 3 heures de discussions à huis clos, les Chefs d’État et de gouvernement de la Conférence internationale sur la région des Grands Lacs (CIRGL), ont signé, ce samedi à Kinshasa, une déclaration lue par le ministre congolais de l’intégration régionale. Parmi les
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Paix et sécurité | Le Président de la République, @SassouNGuesso_ , a pris part, ce Samedi 15 novembre, à Kinshasa, au 9e sommet des Chefs d’État et de Gouvernement de la Conférence Internationale sur la Région des Grands Lacs (CIRGL)
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9ème SOMMET DES CHEFS D’ÉTAT ET DE GOUVERNEMENT DE LA CIRGL
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Kinshasa, la capitale de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) a accueilli, ce samedi au Palais du peuple, le 9ème Sommet ordinaire des Chefs d’État et des gouvernements de la Conférence internationale sur la région des Grands Lacs (CIRGL). Ce grand événement,qui intervient
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🇦🇴➡️🇨🇩 Aujourd’hui à Kinshasa, la République d’Angola a officiellement remis la présidence de la CIRGL à la République Démocratique du Congo — en présence de l’ONU et de l’UA, garants du Cadre de paix, de sécurité et de coopération (CPSC) pour la RDC et la région des Grands Lacs.
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🇦🇴➡️🇨🇩 Today in Kinshasa, the Republic of Angola officially handed over the ICGLR Chairmanship to the Democratic Republic of Congo — in the presence of the UN and AU, guarantors of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework (PSCF) for the DRC and the Great Lakes Region. We
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9ème SOMMET DES CHEFS D’ÉTAT ET DE GOUVERNEMENT DE LA CIRGL
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🟡 Happening LIVE! The 9th ICGLR Summit of Heads of State & Government officially opens today in Kinshasa. Join the live broadcast and witness key decisions shaping peace, security & development in the Great Lakes Region. 🔴 Watch live: https://t.co/Xby8YGlQDq
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9ème SOMMET DES CHEFS D’ÉTAT ET DE GOUVERNEMENT DE LA CIRGL
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