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Security - 8 March 2026
FARDC Retakes Strategic Villages in Fizi and Mwenga
FIZI/MWENGA March 2, 2026 - The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), supported by the Wazalendo and elements of the Burundian army, have recaptured more than five villages in the Fizi and Mwenga…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 March 2026
FARDC Seizes CRP/Zaire Coalition Ammunition Stockpile
DJUGU March 5, 2026 - The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have announced the seizure of a significant ammunition stockpile belonging to the CRP/Zaire coalition, a rebel alliance led by Thomas…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 March 2026
Catholic Church Says Condemning Rwanda Will Not Resolve DRC Crisis
KINSHASA, February 24, 2026 - The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has stated that repeatedly condemning Rwanda is not a solution to the country’s ongoing security and political crisis…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 March 2026
AFC/M23 Confirms Deployment of Commandos Near Kisangani
On March 5, 2026, the AFC/M23 coalition announced the deployment of specialized commando units near Bangoka International Airport in Kisangani, DRC, aimed at targeting drone operations used by the DRC army and its allies.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 8 March 2026
Presidents Macron and Tshisekedi to Meet in Paris
PARIS February 24, 2026 - French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to meet with Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi in Paris on Wednesday, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts addressing the security and humanitarian…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 8 March 2026
AFC/M23 Rebels Driven Out of Mahanga Village Amid Renewed Fighting
MASISI, North Kivu February 25, 2026 - Violent clashes erupted on Tuesday morning, February 24, between AFC/M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), supported by Wazalendo fighters…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 8 March 2026
Buhimba Falls Back Under AFC/M23 Control, Triggering New Displacements
WALIKALE March 2, 2026 - The village of Buhimba, located in the Waloa Yungu group of Walikale territory, North Kivu, returned to AFC/M23 rebel control on Sunday, March 1, after intense clashes with the FARDC (Armed…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 8 March 2026
Sudan Condemns Museveni-Hemedti Meeting, Diplomatic Tensions Rise
On 23 February 2026, Sudan strongly criticized Uganda following a meeting between President Yoweri Museveni and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), intensifying diplomatic tensions between…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 8 March 2026
AFC/M23 Condemns International Silence as DRC Forces Escalate Attacks
Eastern DRC, February 25, 2026 - The AFC/M23 coalition expressed deep disappointment at the international community’s silence amid escalating attacks by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government forces, which…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 8 March 2026
The Deadly February Attack on AFC/M23 Leadership in Masisi: What Really Happened
Since late February 2026, the DRC army and allied Wazalendo groups have intensified attacks on AFC/M23 positions in Masisi territory, targeting the coltan-rich Rubaya area.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 28 February 2026
Islamic State Claims Attack on Army Post East of Ansongo
Gao, February 15, 2026 - The Islamic State - Sahel Province claimed responsibility for an attack on a Malian army checkpoint located at the eastern entrance of Ansongo on the Ansongo-Ménaka road, carried out Sunday…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 28 February 2026
Deliberate Destruction of Water Points and Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
Kidal, February 27, 2026 - Reports from the Kidal region indicate a growing humanitarian crisis linked to the actions of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa), supported by Russian mercenaries.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read