The Democratic Republic of Congo has taken its campaign for international recognition of the Congolese genocide, known as Genocost, to London. A delegation from the National Fund for Reparations for Victims of Sexual Violence and Crimes Against Humanity, led by Patrick Fata Makunga, held a two-day mission in London on November 10 and 11, 2026. The team included experts from the Interministerial Commission for Support and Sensitization.
The mission aimed to raise awareness among the international public, British authorities, and institutional partners about the atrocities committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo over the past three decades. The delegation also sought to highlight the need for recognition of victims' suffering, to combat impunity, and promote justice and reparations. The team comprised 15 members, including Eddy Mbanza and François Kakese Kimaza.
On November 10, the delegation met with Ndolamb Ngokwey, the Congolese ambassador to the United Kingdom. The meeting allowed the team to present their mission objectives and discuss initiatives to raise awareness about Genocost internationally. The ambassador was informed about the planned activities in London, which aimed to mobilize public opinion and persuade decision-makers to take action.
A key event on November 10 was a sensitization meeting on three decades of conflict and atrocities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The meeting, attended by British politicians and human rights activists, highlighted the tragedy of Genocost and its impact on the Congolese people. Patrick Fata Makunga presented the work of the National Fund for Reparations, while Baroness Helena Kennedy denounced the lack of attention given to the crisis.
Baroness Kennedy called for an end to indifference and urged support for a petition to recognize Genocost. She expressed her commitment to raising awareness about the situation within her network. François Kakese Kimaza emphasized the need for collective mobilization and increased awareness among the international community.
On November 11, the delegation organized a photo exhibition showcasing the atrocities committed during Genocost. The event, attended by British personalities and authorities, aimed to put a face to the suffering of the Congolese people through images and testimonies. Several speakers, including the Congolese ambassador and the director-general of the National Fund for Reparations, highlighted the need for memory, justice, and international responsibility.
The two-day event in London enabled the National Fund for Reparations and the Interministerial Commission to convey their message: the suffering of the Congolese people can no longer be ignored. The events emphasized the need for recognition, justice, and reparations for victims of Genocost.
Key points
- The Democratic Republic of Congo has intensified its international advocacy for recognition of the Congolese genocide.
- A delegation from the National Fund for Reparations for Victims of Sexual Violence and Crimes Against Humanity led a two-day mission in London.
- The mission aimed to raise awareness about atrocities committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo over the past three decades.
