Radio Okapi

Operating as a partnership between the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Fondation Hirondelle, this station broadcasts nationwide. It maintains a significant presence in Bukavu, providing news and humanitarian information to the South Kivu province. Programming includes extensive coverage of national peace processes, human rights issues, and local socio-economic developments in French, Swahili, Lingala, Kikongo, and Tshiluba. The station coordinates a network of reporters across the country to deliver updates from remote conflict-affected areas. Its editorial guidelines prioritize neutral reporting and the facilitation of dialogue among diverse communities.