News

National dialogue · Brussels · 28/08/2026

Brussels Declaration: the LPCD backs the National Dialogue and rejects a “Sun City bis”.

On 28 August 2026, at the Press Club Brussels Europe, the League firmly backed the National Dialogue announced by the Head of State. It said it was ready to appoint delegates while setting its red lines: no amnesty for war criminals, no power-sharing with those who bear arms, transitional justice for the victims and a full place for the diaspora in the major reforms.

Press · Le Regard

“The Congolese Patriots League blocks the AFC/M23 in the diaspora”, headlines the weekly Le Regard.

The Congolese weekly devotes its front page to the LPCD campaign against the recruitment of young Congolese abroad by the rebellion. “International protection can never become a protection of impunity,” says Mwepu Mounier Sarah, the League’s coordinator in Luxembourg.

Diplomacy · Luxembourg

Meeting with the déi gréng party in Luxembourg.

An LPCD delegation met leaders of the Luxembourg green party déi gréng. The meeting ended with the presentation of a trophy bearing the image of the DRC.

Remembrance · Genocost

Vigil in memory of the victims of the Congolese Genocost.

Candles, flags and messages reading “Remember, honour the victims”: League members gathered in memory of the millions of victims of the wars in eastern Congo.

Diplomacy · Brussels · 28/02/2026

Signing of the LPCD Fundamental Charter at the Press Club Brussels Europe.

On Saturday 28 February 2026, at the Press Club Brussels Europe, the League’s representatives signed the Fundamental Charter setting out the values, structure and commitments of the LPCD, and presented its strategic action plan. The Congolese press widely covered the event.

Solidarity · Goma

Deployment of an emergency humanitarian unit providing aid to internal refugees of war.

Funds raised across the diaspora support an emergency unit delivering essential aid to families displaced by the conflict.

Unity · London

International diaspora conference focused on national cohesion and peaceful coexistence.

Members, experts and young people met to discuss how the diaspora can strengthen national cohesion and reject tribal divisions.

Vigilance · Paris

Launch of the secure citizen vigilance portal countering hostile armed group propaganda.

A secure channel now lets members report disinformation, hate speech and suspicious activities targeting the DRC.

Mobilization · Berlin

Peaceful mobilization of German-Congolese youth denouncing the illegal exploitation of DRC resources.

Young members marched peacefully to raise awareness about conflict minerals and the illegal exploitation of Congolese resources.

Diplomacy · Ottawa

Round table meeting with international bodies regarding the absolute preservation of DRC borders.

The Canadian chapter met with international stakeholders to advocate for the respect of the DRC’s territorial integrity.