Patrick Bagabo

Believer. — Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business School, Forbes: Human Rights/Politics/Business 🇺🇸 - Advisor & Senior Executive

[Patrick Bagabo @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.

[Présidence RDC 🇨🇩 @Presidence_RDC]

Le Président de la République, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, a reçu une délégation de jeunes issus de la communauté Banyamulenge, à l'occasion de sa visite de travail à Washington aux États-Unis d'Amérique.

Ces jeunes ont exprimé leur soutien aux efforts diplomatiques et aux actions menés par le chef de l’Etat en faveur d'une paix durable dans l’Est de la RDC. Ils ont également dénoncé l'agression rwandaise et l'occupation illicite de leurs terres ainsi que l'instrumentalisation de leur communauté à des fins bellicistes.

Le Chef de l’État a salué leur engagement et les a encouragés à œuvrer pour la cohésion nationale et l’avenir du pays.

[Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala @StanysBujakera]

#RDC: "Les nouvelles sanctions américaines contre Kigali tombent à point nommé. Le Président Kagame découvre que même en utilisant l'ex-président J. Kabila pour "congoliser" l'agression militaire du Rwanda contre la RDC, on ne peut pas tromper tout le monde tout le temps...", Lambert Mende

[ErikDPrince @realErikDPrince]

Sanctioning Rwanda is an important step toward ending Kagame's brutal invasion of Congo. Europe's inaction on this subject risks damaging its already limited credibility on the world stage.

[Patrick Bagabo @patrick_bagabo]

@TiborPNagyJr The Rwandan regime has repeatedly demonstrated over the past 30 years that diplomacy alone is insufficient. This is precisely why the U.S. government is taking stronger action now.

Washington should also consider credible military options, including targeted strikes similar to those conducted in Nigeria, where legally justified and necessary to protect civilians.

History has shown us that Rwanda’s leadership responds more to military pressure than diplomatic appeals. The only prolonged period of relative restraint followed military confrontation followed by defeat,not diplomacy alone.

Accountability must apply to all armed groups, but we cannot equate the aggressor with the victim or ignore the role of foreign military intervention in eastern DRC. Peace requires consequences, not endless statements.

[Patrick Bagabo @patrick_bagabo]

@TiborPNagyJr The Rwandan regime has repeatedly demonstrated over the past 30 years that diplomacy alone is insufficient. This is precisely why the U.S. government is taking stronger action now.

Washington should also consider credible military options, including targeted strikes similar to those conducted in Nigeria, where legally justified and necessary to protect civilians.

History has shown us that Rwanda’s leadership responds more to military pressure than diplomatic appeals. The only prolonged period of relative restraint followed military confrontation followed by defeat,not diplomacy alone.

Accountability must apply to all armed groups, but we cannot equate the aggressor with the victim or ignore the role of foreign military intervention in eastern DRC. Peace requires consequences, not endless statements.

[Tibor Nagy @TiborPNagyJr]

If the US wants to be objective in helping end the long running Rwanda/DRC face-off in Eastern Congo, then sanctioning only one side will not help. The Tshisekedi Govt has its own proxies that threaten Rwanda, so why not sanction all the troublemakers?
https://t.co/ipiMb3GMpc

[Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner @kayikwambaT]

Mr. Nagy, a threat, perceived or real, is not equivalent to thousands killed and millions displaced. When you served in government, would you have equated fear of an attack in a dark alley with decades of violence, rape and forced displacement? “Sanction both sides” erases that distinction—and suggests Congolese lives count for less. They do not.

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

The ex-president’s best hope might be that Félix Tshisekedi, Congo’s current president, is so spooked by his rebel coalition that he becomes more paranoid and autocratic. We explain why https://t.co/8qI28qadBV

[Patrick Bagabo @patrick_bagabo]

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

[CBS News @CBSNews]

Niv Agaram immigrated to the U.S. with her family about 20 years ago. After becoming a U.S. citizen, she first voted for President Trump and Vice President JD Vance. She asked Vance about the administration’s immigration policies and his rhetoric surrounding immigrants.

“I don't think it's unreasonable for an American citizen to want to share their community with people they have something in common with,” Vance said. “And I think our immigration system has to build that.

[Norbert BASENGEZI KATINTIMA @KatintimaN]

Face à la déclaration de guerre ouverte et assumée de Kabila,il n'y a qu'1 seul choix patriotique à faire:condamner avec fermeté toute tentative de balkanisation de notre pays,soutenir ses institutions démocratiques et légitimes ainsi que le dialogue convoqué par le PR @fatshi13.

[Ryan O'Farrell @ryanmofarrell]

Regarding Tim Kennedy, it’s very weird that people are still talking about “Rwanda-backed M23 insurgents” as if it’s just some insurgency supplied by Kigali. It’s not. This is a conventional interstate war involving three state militaries and ~100k auxiliary militia combatants.

[Dr. J. Peter Pham 🇺🇲 @DrJPPham]

The #DRC🇨🇩’s former head of state, Joseph Kabila, launches a new group to take over the #M23 insurgency in Eastern Congo — proving the #USA🇺🇲 was right to sanction him earlier this year for supporting rebels in the strategic #CriticalMinerals-rich country.
https://t.co/1dKisWVB9S

[La Sentinelle @sentinellecongo]

Pendant l'adresse à la « nation » de Joseph Kabila Kabange, ce vendredi 9 octobre 2026, les caméras de La Sentinelle étaient sur le terrain, au plus près des Congolais.

L'ancien chef de l'État a critiqué la gestion du pays sans citer personne, et a promis de revenir dans les jours et semaines à venir pour exposer ses convictions.

Les Congolais, eux, répondent et donnent leurs avis

#Kabila #JosephKabila #DiscoursKabila #Wazalendo #RDCongo

[Patrick Bagabo @patrick_bagabo]

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

[Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner @kayikwambaT]

Congratulations to Navi Pillay on the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. In the DRC, the Mapping Report, published during her tenure as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, documented grave violations and affirmed the need for truth and justice for victims and survivors. Her recognition is a reminder that international law binds all states, and those who support armed groups. We remain committed to ending impunity for the aggression and abuses inflicted on our people. No one is above the law; the light of justice endures. Shine! ✨ 🕊️⚖️ @NobelPrize #NobelPeacePrize #NaviPillay

[U.S. Embassy Kinshasa @USEmbKinshasa]

Lors d’une rencontre avec l’Ambassadrice du Rwanda, Mukantabana, le Secrétaire d’État adjoint Garcia a souligné que le Rwanda doit respecter ses engagements dans le cadre des Accords de Washington, notamment en mettant fin à tout soutien au M23 et en retirant ses forces du territoire de la RDC.
La mise en œuvre complète de ces engagements constitue le fondement d’une paix durable dans la région des Grands Lacs et ouvrira la voie à de nouveaux investissements ainsi qu’à des liens économiques plus approfondis, porteurs de prospérité mutuelle.
https://t.co/mSkJ4jvfXb

[Patrick Bagabo @patrick_bagabo]

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

[Patrick Bagabo @patrick_bagabo]

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.

[US Africa Media Hub @AfricaMediaHub]

The U.S. convened G20 partners and major health and humanitarian donors to accelerate the global response to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC.

More than $470 million in new commitments brings total global pledges since May to over $2 billion, reinforcing the importance of coordinated international action to contain the outbreak.
https://t.co/k8rpMpnUUB

[Kenneth Roth @KenRoth]

Despite Rwanda repeatedly having signed peace agreements for eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, its forces and its proxy M23 rebel troops killed more than 300 people in June and July in areas of eastern Congo that they held. https://t.co/62hpNpmnEU