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Security - 23 February 2026
MSF Convoy Attacked Near Kibirizi
February 20, 2026 - Rutshuru, North Kivu, DRC - An MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières) convoy carrying medical supplies was attacked on Wednesday, February 18, by armed men in Matin ya Moto, within Virunga National Park in…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
MONUSCO Plans Aerial Reconnaissance Over Uvira Ahead of Gradual Ground Deployment
Uvira South Kivu February 10, 2026 - The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing a gradual resumption of operations in the country’s east, beginning with aerial…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
ADF Attack in Ilimba Kills Two Civilians
February 13, 2026 - Violence continues to grip Beni territory, North Kivu, as Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) fighters carried out an attack on Thursday, February 12, in Ilimba, a village along the Oicha-Mantumbi road…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Over 20 Schools Closed Amid Rising ADF Violence
Beni, North Kivu DRC February 16, 2026 - At least 23 schools-15 primary and 8 secondary-have suspended operations in the Malio and Mwenye areas of the Bashu chiefdom due to escalating insecurity caused by Allied…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Fifteen Civilians Abducted by Wazalendo Fighters in Mulema
Mulema Walikale February 12, 2026 - The security situation in northern Walikale territory, North Kivu, continues to deteriorate after fifteen civilians were abducted on Tuesday, February 10, in Muteresi, part of the…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Traffic Resumes on Chivanga-Bulambika Road Despite Rebel Harassment
February 15, 2026 - South Kivu - Road traffic resumed on Sunday, February 8, along the Chivanga-Kalonge-Bulambika-Hombo road in Kalehe territory, offering relief after months of paralysis caused by clashes between…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Ten Young People Arrested by AFC/M23 Rebels in Kalembe and Kalonge
February 20, 2026 - North Kivu, DRC - AFC/M23 rebels arrested a dozen young people overnight from February 19 to 20 in Kalembe and Kalonge, towns on the border between the Masisi and Walikale territories, according to…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Turkey Reaffirms Support to DRC in Peace and Security Cooperation
Kinshasa, February 16, 2026 - Turkey has reiterated its commitment to supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo in its pursuit of lasting peace.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Washington Approves New DFC Investments in Africa to Secure Critical Minerals and Energy
February 23, 2026 - The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved strategic investments in Africa aimed at strengthening critical mineral supply chains, energy security, and the sovereignty…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
MONUSCO Acting Head to Visit Goma Ahead of Ceasefire Verification
February 12, 2026 - Vivian van de Perre, Acting Head of the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), is scheduled to visit Goma on Thursday to support preparations for monitoring and verifying a…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Humanitarian Access Severely Restricted as 78,500 Displaced People Face Multi-Sectoral
February 19, 2026 - Djugu, Ituri, DRC - The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that humanitarian access remains severely limited in Bule and surrounding villages in the…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
Despite Ceasefire Calls, AFC/M23 Announces Reinforcement of 7,532 Fighters
February 10, 2026 - While diplomatic pressure mounts for a ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the AFC/M23 rebellion has announced a significant reinforcement of its military forces, signaling continued…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read