Democratic Republic of Congo Embassy in Botswana

05/09/2026

The Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the Republic of Botswana and SADC wishes a very Happy Birthday to His Excellency Mr. Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe, Vice President and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Botswana.
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L’Ambassade de la République Démocratique du Congo auprès de la République du Botswana et de la SADC souhaite un joyeux anniversaire à Son Excellence Monsieur Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe, Vice-Président et Ministre des Finances de la République du Botswana.

31/08/2026

The Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Gaborone and Permanent Mission to SADC has learned with dismay the sad news of the passing, on August 30, 2026, of His Excellency Sidihaiba Abbes Abdala, Ambassador of Western Sahara accredited to Gaborone.
Having assumed his duties on January 30, 2026—the same day as the DRC Ambassador, H.E. Patrick Mutombo Kambila—Ambassador Sidihaiba Abbes spared no effort in sharing his extensive knowledge regarding the significance of the long-standing struggle for his country, Western Sahara, which he had come to represent with dignity in Gaborone, Botswana.
The Embassy of the DRC extends its deepest condolences to his family, the staff of the Western Sahara diplomatic mission in Gaborone, and all those who knew and loved him.

May his soul rest in peace, and may the African soil rest lightly upon him.
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L'Ambassade de la République Démocratique du Congo à Gaborone et Mission Permanente auprès de la SADC a appris avrc consternation la triste nouvelle du décès ce 30 août 2026 de Son Excellence Sidihaiba Abbes Abdala, Ambassadeur du Sahara Occidental accrédité à Gaborone.
Entré en fonction le 30 janvier 2026 soit le même jour avec l'Ambassadeur de la RDC SEM MUTOMBO KAMBILA Patrick, l'Ambassadeur SIDIHAIBA ABBES n'a épargné aucun effort pour partager avec nous ses larges connaissances sur le sens de la lutte qu'il mène depuis des lustres pour son pays le Sahara Occidental qu'il est venu représenter dignement à Gaborone au Botswana.
L'Ambassade de la RDC présente ses condoleances les plus attristées à sa famille biologique, au personnel de la Mission diplomatique du Sahara Occidental à Gaborone et à tous ceux qui l'ont connu et aimé.

Puisse son âme reposer en paix et que la terre africaine lui soit douce.

21/08/2026

18/08/2026

Closing Ceremony of The 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.




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15/08/2026

🇨🇩🇿🇦 Ce samedi 15 août 2026, à Durban, en Afrique du Sud, le Vice-Premier Ministre, Ministre de la Défense nationale et Anciens combattants, S.E.M. Guy Kabombo Mwadiamvita, la Ministre d'État, Ministre des Affaires étrangères, Coopération internationale et Francophonie, S.E. Madame Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, et le Ministre de l'Intégration régionale, S.E.M. Floribert Anzuluni Isiloketshi, prennent part aux travaux de haut niveau précédant le 46ᵉ Sommet ordinaire des Chefs d'État et de Gouvernement de la SADC.

La délégation congolaise y porte les priorités de la République démocratique du Congo : la paix et la sécurité régionales, l'intégration économique et la valorisation des minéraux critiques. Cette participation réaffirme le plein engagement de la RDC au sein de la SADC et sa volonté de contribuer activement aux décisions structurant l'intégration et la transformation de l'Afrique australe, dans l'esprit d'un partenariat gagnant-gagnant et d'une diplomatie de résultats respectueuse de la souveraineté nationale, conformément à la vision du Chef de l'État, S.E. Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo.

La Présidence RDC
Primature de la République Démocratique du Congo
Ministère de la Communication et Médias de la RD Congo

07/08/2026

We continue with testimonies from our GENOCOST Event which took place on the 2nd August 2026 at Open Baptist Church in Gaborone.

05/08/2026

TESTIMONIES OF GENOCOST

04/08/2026

Coverage of the GENOCOST Event which took place on Sunday 2nd August 2026 at Open Baptist Church.

The Embassy of The Democratic Republic of Congo in Botswana and SADC is grateful to all those who honoured our invitation, and those who could have wanted to, but could not make it.

Continue to pray for peace in the East of The Democratic Republic of Congo.

03/08/2026

🕯️ GENOCOST 2026 — Justice, Memory and Dignity

On 2 August 2026, the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Botswana and to SADC held a solemn GENOCOST 2026 commemoration at the Open Baptist Church in Gaborone.

The event brought together government representatives, members of the diplomatic corps, members of the clergy, the Congolese community in Botswana, and the general public, united in remembrance of the millions of victims of the violence and conflicts that have affected the Democratic Republic of the Congo for decades.

The programme began with a photographic exhibition highlighting the immense human cost of the conflict. Guests also signed the Book of Remembrance, leaving messages of solidarity, compassion and commitment to truth, memory and justice.

The programme continued with a presentation by Professor Trésor Makunya on the international recognition of the genocides committed in the DRC, followed by a question-and-answer session, testimonies, a musical performance and the screening of a documentary reflecting the realities experienced by the Congolese people.

Deeply moved by the documentary, His Excellency Ambassador Patrick Mutombo Kambila addressed the audience directly:

“I did not know whether I would have the courage to speak to you after watching that film. What you have seen reflects the reality that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing. Today, we are commemorating the millions of people who have died as a result of this war. This is a deeply painful tragedy. As Africans, we must stand up and remain focused on the truth about what is happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

The Ambassador further highlighted the link between the suffering of the Congolese people and the illegal exploitation of the country’s vast natural resources, calling on the audience and the wider international community not to remain silent or look away.

The commemoration concluded with the solemn lighting of six candles in memory of those lost through massacres, hunger and disease, forced displacement, exploitation and political oppression. The final candle symbolised hope and was dedicated to all those working for a peaceful, just and dignified future. A minute of silence was then observed in honour of the victims.

We can no longer say, “We did not know.”
Remembering is a duty. Speaking the truth is an act of justice. Honouring the victims means restoring their names, their stories and their dignity.