An inter-governmental organization of 12 countries in the African Great Lakes Region established to promote peace, security, stability and development.

Joined November 2021
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International Conference on the Great Lakes Region retweeted
7 corridors. 9 countries. 1 programme built on trade as a pathway to peace. The REST-GLR write-shop wraps up in Tanzania — with @jumuiya, @_ICGLR_ and UN affiliated agencies aligned and the institutional architecture agreed. This is what co-ownership looks like. #RESTGLR
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International Conference on the Great Lakes Region retweeted
Women cross-border traders move goods, economies, and hope. Yet, they face systemic harassment at crossings. ​The #RECsdialogue prioritized key strategies for safeguarding women in borderlands to foster secure economic integration. ​#RESTGLR #womenintrade @_ICGLR_
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International Conference on the Great Lakes Region retweeted
What if the Great Lakes Region's borderlands became platforms for economic stability? Day 1 of #RESTGLR brought together RECs, and the UN to for focused discussions on 🔗 Digitalization 📦 Trade facilitation 🚶 Displacement & labour mobility ⛏️ Critical minerals @_ICGLR_
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International Conference on the Great Lakes Region retweeted
The exchange was held on the sidelines of the Lomé meeting convened under the African Union mediation led by H.E. Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers of Togo and @_AfricanUnion Mediator. Strong regional coordination is essential for peace and stability in DRC.
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The ICGLR ES @mubitaluwa met with Mr. James Swan, Head of @MONUSCO, and @HuangXia16 of @un_greatlakes to strengthen cooperation for peace, security, and stability in the Great Lakes Region, highlighting the need for coordinated regional and international action.
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The workshop is focused on finalising a comprehensive early warning module for the Great Lakes Region and strengthening institutional linkages within Mlinzi. This marks a key step from system design to operationalisation for improved conflict prevention and response.
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Experts from ICGLR, EJVM, JIFC, @ICGLR_LMRC and key early warning systems @AUC_PAPS @EASF4Peace @COMESA_HQ @IGAD_CEWARN @SADC_News are refining indicators, escalation parameters, and thematic pillars covering governance, security, economy, environment, and humanitarian issues.
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The ICGLR held a technical expert workshop in Nairobi to advance its Conflict Early Warning and Response System (Mlinzi), with support from the @UEauBurundi and @ISSAfrica. The workshop brings together partners to strengthen coordination and technical exchange.
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Le Secrétariat de la CIRGL a eu l'honneur d'accueillir le Président du Comité Régional Interministériel, S.E. Floribert Anzuluni Isiloketshi, pour des consultations sur les priorités régionales ainsi que sur les efforts en cours en matière de paix, de sécurité et de développement
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Nous avons également accueilli S.E. Édouard Bizimana, Ministre des Affaires étrangères, de l’Intégration régionale et de la Coopération au développement 🇧🇮membre de la Troïka de la CIRGL, dont la présence a réaffirmé l’engagement des EM en faveur de la coopération régionale.
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The ICGLR Secretariat was honoured to host the Chair of the Regional Inter-Ministerial Committee (RIMC), H.E. Floribert Anzuluni Isiloketshi, for consultations on regional priorities and ongoing peace, security and development efforts. @MAEBurundi @Rdc_MIR
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We also welcomed H.E. the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Cooperation for Development of Burundi, H.E. Amb. Edouard Bizimana, member of the ICGLR Troika, whose presence reaffirmed Member States’ commitment to regional cooperation. @MAEBurundi @Rdc_MIR
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Happy Madaraka Day, Kenya! 🇰🇪 #ICGLR #MadarakaDay2026
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📢 Anúncio de Vagas 🔹 Diretor(a) de Administração e Finanças 🔹 Coordenador(a) da Unidade Técnica de Recursos Naturais Os Estados-Membros são convidados a apresentar candidatos qualificados até 31 de julho de 2026. Mais informações 👉 icglr.org/pt/anuncio-de-vaga…
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📢 Avis de vacance de poste 🔹 Directeur(trice) de l’Administration et des Finances 🔹 Coordonnateur(trice) de l’UT sur les Ressources Naturelles. Les EM sont invités à soumettre des candidatures qualifiées avant le 31 juillet 2026. Plus d’informations : icglr.org/fr/avis-de-vacance…
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📢 Vacancy Announcement: 🔹 Director of Administration & Finance 🔹 Coordinator, Technical Unit on Natural Resources Member States are encouraged to submit qualified candidates by 31 July 2026. For details, visit👉 icglr.org/vacancy-announceme…
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Le Secrétariat de la CIRGL a été honoré d’accueillir S.E. Me Guy Kabombo Mwadiamvita, Vice-Premier Ministre et Ministre de la Défense Nationale de la RDC. Cette visite témoigne de l’engagement des EM en faveur du dialogue, de la coopération et de la paix régionale. @VPMDefenseRdc
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The ICGLR proudly joined the celebration of #AfricaDay, reaffirming its commitment to peace, security, stability and sustainable development in the Great Lakes Region and across Africa. Together for a peaceful, prosperous and united Africa. 🌍✨ @NtareHouse
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🗣️ “Bringing together stakeholders such as @nemaug @BOU_Official and the Mines Department helps strengthen coordination in implementing the ICGLR RCM. Working together is key to reducing the illegal exploitation of natural resources.” Mrs. Grace Nasuna, Assistant Commissioner.
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Through classroom sessions and field-based exercises, the workshop will equip DGSM inspectors, @nemaug officials and @BOU_Official staff with skills on mine site inspection, chain of custody, traceability and evidence-based inspection reporting under the ICGLR RCM framework.
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