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Security - 23 February 2026
New Clashes Between AFC/M23 and Wazalendo Disrupt Daily Life
Kavumu, South Kivu, February 22, 2026 - The security situation in Kavumu, Kabare territory, remains chaotic after new clashes erupted on Sunday morning between AFC/M23 elements and the Wazalendo.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
FARDC Drone Strikes Target AFC/M23 Positions in Mindjendje
Walikale February 11, 2026 - The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) carried out drone strikes on positions held by the AFC/M23 rebellion in Mindjendje, a village near Mpety, in the Kisimba…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Two Wazalendo Groups Clash for Control in Batakirwa, Local Chief Flees
February 13, 2026 - The Batakirwa area of the Bafuna group (Wanianga sector) in Walikale territory, North Kivu, is facing a serious security crisis as two Wazalendo factions compete for control of the region.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
No News of Civilians Abducted in Kateku After Armed Attack
February 16, 2026 - Kateku, Ikobo group, Walikale territory, North Kivu - The five civilians abducted during the armed incursion attributed to AFC/M23 rebels on Thursday, February 13, remain missing.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Clashes Between AFC/M23 Rebels and Wazalendo Shake Kavumu
South Kivu, February 21, 2026 - Residents of Kavumu and surrounding areas in the Kabare territory are living in fear following exchanges of fire between AFC/M23 rebels and the Wazalendo.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Death Toll from ADF Attack in Mambimbi-Isigo Rises
Lubero February 10, 2026 - The death toll from the recent attack attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Mambimbi-Isigo, located in the Bapakombe groupement, Bapere sector, in Lubero territory (North Kivu)…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Looting in Kateku Village Attributed to AFC/M23 Rebels
February 13, 2026 - The village of Kateku, in the Ikobo group of Walikale territory, North Kivu, experienced systematic looting on the night of Thursday, February 13, local sources report.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Traders Looted on Route to Malimingi Mining Site
February 16, 2026 - Maasha, Ikobo group, Walikale territory, North Kivu - A convoy of traders traveling from Lubero to the Malimingi mining site was attacked by unidentified armed men on Saturday, February 15, in Maasha.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Divergent Views on the Humanitarian Situation in Eastern DRC
February 21, 2026 - Goma, North Kivu, DRC - The humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is being framed in starkly contrasting terms by two key actors.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Armed Attack in Kavumu Leaves Couple and Child Dead
Kabare February 10, 2026 - Three members of the same family, including a couple and their nearly five-year-old child, were killed in an armed attack carried out by unidentified assailants in Kavumu, within Kabare…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Rival Wazalendo Groups Clash Over Control of Katatwa-Karete Axis
February 13, 2026 - Security remains precarious along the Katatwa-Otobora-Karete axis, in the Ibiro area of the Bakano group, Walikale territory, North Kivu, where two Wazalendo factions are fighting for control of this…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Nine AFC/M23 Fighters Surrender to Wazalendo
February 16, 2026 - Chanjikiro, Kisimba group, North Kivu - Nine fighters from the AFC/M23 rebellion voluntarily surrendered to the Wazalendo (Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland) on Saturday, February 15, in…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read