Jean-Jacques Purusi
Jean-Jacques Purusi is the Governor of South Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), overseeing the city of Bukavu. He has recently gained attention for confirming the presence of M23 rebel forces in Bukavu amid escalating violence and territorial gains by the group, which is allegedly supported by Rwanda.
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Jean-Jacques Purusi is the Kinshasa-appointed governor of South Kivu province, where Uvira is located.
Mass graves discovered in eastern Congo after rebel withdrawal
Tanzania· 2026-02-28Jean-Jacques Purusi is the South Kivu regional governor who announced the expected reopening of the Gatumba border crossing.
Army returns to strategic east Congo town after rebel withdrawalTanzania· 2026-01-19
Jean-Jacques Purusi is the South Kivu Governor who stated that the army remained in control of Uvira.
M23 rebels reportedly enter Uvira despite Donald Trump peace deal
United Kingdom· 2025-12-10
Jean Jacques Purusi is the South Kivu governor who was the target of an attack by pro-Kinshasa militia.
M23 advances deeper in east DRC as Congolese troops flee
Kenya· 2025-02-21
South Kivu Governor Jean-Jacques Purusi told Reuters in a message, in which he also confirmed M23’s arrival in Bukavu.
M23 rebels advance into eastern Congo’s strategic city of Bukavu
Guyana· 2025-02-17
Jean-Jacques Purusi confirmed the presence of M23 rebels in Bukavu after they advanced rapidly.
Gavana wa Kivu aeleza sakata la M23, Serikali yaikomalia RwandaTanzania· 2025-02-17
