Carrying the spirit of Africa through Bantu

A blog from Rwanda
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I am Dalida Uguyeneza from Rwanda. Carrying the spirit of Africa means embracing a heritage rooted in resilience, unity, and pride. In Rwanda, this identity is profound—it’s a bond to the Bantu people, a legacy of community strength and a warrior’s heart. My melanin skin is more than appearance; it’s a radiant symbol of my heritage, a testament to the beauty and dignity that define our continent.

Yet, despite Africa’s richness in resources—diamonds, gold, and natural beauty—life here has its share of challenges. As an orphan raised by my father, I grew up without access to essential sexual education due to cultural taboos.

Like many, I became pregnant at 17, but I was fortunate to continue my education.

Today, Rwanda is working toward empowering young people through advocacy and awareness campaigns, fostering a brighter future.

Mapping armed groups for peace in Democratic Republic of the Congo

United Nations Volunteers
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Chehrazad Krari is a UN Volunteer Information Analyst with the Joint Mission Analysis Center (JMAC) of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in Bukavu since December 2022. These are her reflections.

As an Information Analyst, my main task is to provide accurate analysis to help the Mission better understand the environment, anticipate threats, protect civilians, and ensure the security of UN personnel. 

The Joint Mission Analysis Center is key in collecting and analyzing information to support peace operations and decision-making for MONUSCO's leadership.

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