Patrick Bagabo

Ce fut un honneur de conduire la délégation des représentants Banyamulenge reçue par le Président de la République, Félix Tshisekedi, lors de sa visite de travail à Washington le 5 février 2026. Notre message était clair et responsable : nous défendons la paix, la cohésion nationale et la souveraineté de la République Démocratique du Congo. En tant que citoyens congolais engagés pour la stabilité et l’avenir de notre pays, nous avons voulu affirmer que notre destin est indissociable de l’unité et du progrès de la nation — et non de la division, de la violence ou d’agendas extérieurs. Nous avons exprimé notre soutien aux efforts diplomatiques visant à mettre fin au conflit dans l’Est et avons souligné que l’instrumentalisation de notre communauté à des fins de guerre ou de manipulation politique ne reflète pas les aspirations des civils ordinaires. Nos familles veulent la sécurité, la dignité et la possibilité de contribuer au développement du Congo comme tout autre citoyen. Nous avons apprécié les encouragements du Président à œuvrer pour la cohésion nationale et l’avenir du pays. Cet appel est particulièrement important pour notre génération. La paix ne viendra pas seulement d’accords entre États, mais aussi de citoyens qui choisissent l’unité plutôt que la fragmentation. Nous restons engagés, en tant que membres de la diaspora, à être des bâtisseurs de ponts — entre les communautés, entre le Congo et ses partenaires, et entre les défis d’aujourd’hui et les opportunités de demain. – at United States

I strongly condemn Joseph Kabila’s creation of the #FRN. Rebranding a rebellion does not erase its past. Any effort to legitimize or strengthen #AFCM23 threatens regional stability, undermines U.S. diplomatic efforts in the DRC and the Great Lakes region, and risks advancing the interests of forces hostile to American national security objectives. Washington must reject political camouflage and demand accountability, peace, and respect for DRC sovereignty. #FRN #AFCM23 #DRC #USNationalSecurity

I condemn rhetoric inflaming tensions in eastern DRC, including @MaitreRuberwa’s speech in Indianapolis. The Banyamulenge people must not be used as pawns in geopolitical conflicts or exposed to violence for foreign and non-collective political gains. Their safety, dignity, and peaceful coexistence must come first. @StateDept @US_SrAdvisorAF @PressSec @SecRubio @PatrickMuyaya @onduhungirehe @kayikwambaT @BojiAime @Presidence_RDC @HouseForeignGOP @SFRCdems

From Global Dialogue to Global Action — UNGA81 & Climate Week NYC 2026 It was an honor to participate in a series of high-level events and conversations in New York City during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) and Climate Week NYC. Throughout the week, I had the opportunity to engage with leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, development practitioners, advocates, and changemakers working across sectors to address some of the defining challenges of our time. The conversations reinforced several priorities that I believe must remain at the center of global leadership: • Sustainable economic development that creates opportunity while protecting our planet • Responsible innovation and artificial intelligence as tools for inclusive growth • Private-sector leadership and entrepreneurship in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals • Youth and diaspora engagement in shaping solutions locally and globally • Peace, security, and human dignity as essential foundations for sustainable development • Cross-sector partnerships connecting governments, businesses, academia, civil society, and international institutions Climate action cannot be separated from economic development, innovation, peace, or opportunity. Likewise, achieving the SDGs will require more than commitments—it will require leadership capable of turning ambitious ideas into measurable action. As an entrepreneur and global advocate, I remain committed to contributing to conversations and initiatives that advance a more prosperous, inclusive, sustainable, and peaceful world. I am grateful to the organizations, institutions, and leaders who convened these important discussions during UNGA81 and Climate Week NYC, and to everyone I had the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with. The meetings may have taken place in New York, but the work—and the responsibility to deliver meaningful impact—is global. From dialogue to partnerships. From commitments to implementation. From vision to impact. #UNGA81 #ClimateWeekNYC #UnitedNations #ClimateAction #Sustainability #SDGs #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #GlobalDevelopment #Peace #Partnerships #NewYorkCity

Congolese refugees have the right to return home—but that return must be voluntary, safe, dignified, and peaceful, not imposed through the force of arms. Our region has already witnessed the devastating consequences of armed returns and militarized political agendas: cycles of war, displacement, mass atrocities, and genocide. Refugees should return as citizens rebuilding their communities—not as armed actors conquering them. Lasting peace must come through security, justice, reconciliation, and respect for the sovereignty of the DRC.