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African Center for Peace and Mediation Established to Study Conflicts in Eastern DRC

From Radio Okapi · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The University of Martyrs of Congo (UNIM) has launched the African Center for Peace, Mediation, and Diplomacy (CAPMD-UNIM) in Goma and Kinshasa.
  • The center aims to enhance research and expertise in conflict prevention and resolution, with a focus on eastern DRC.
  • This initiative seeks to strengthen academic capacity to address the ongoing security challenges in the region.

The University of Martyrs of Congo (UNIM) has officially established the African Center for Peace, Mediation, and Diplomacy (CAPMD-UNIM). The center will operate from both Goma, located in the Nord-Kivu province, and Kinshasa, aiming to bolster academic efforts in understanding and resolving conflicts.

CAPMD-UNIM's primary objective is to deepen research and cultivate expertise in the critical areas of conflict prevention and resolution. A significant focus will be placed on the persistent security issues plaguing the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

By creating this specialized academic structure, UNIM intends to provide a dedicated platform for studying the complex dynamics of conflict in the region. The center's work is expected to contribute valuable insights and develop practical strategies to foster peace and stability in eastern DRC, an area long affected by violence and instability.

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Originally published by Radio Okapi in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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