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Security - 24 January 2026
Over 1,000 Flee Uvira Following AFC/M23 Withdrawal
Uvira, DRC - January 21, 2026 - More than 1,000 Congolese Tutsi fled Uvira town after the AFC/M23 coalition withdrew its fighters.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
Qatar Backs Togo’s Initiative to Consolidate Peace Process in Eastern DRC
Lomé, January 18, 2026 - The State of Qatar, a key mediator in the crisis between the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the AFC/M23 rebellion, has reaffirmed its commitment to the peace process…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
Walikale Faces Severe Shortage of Medicines and Nutritional Products Amid Ongoing
Walikale, North Kivu, January 20, 2026 - Health authorities in Walikale territory are grappling with a critical shortage of medicines and nutritional products, affecting approximately 197,420 residents across Pinga and…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
Haut-Lomami: Suspected Bakata Katanga Attack Leaves at Least Eight Dead in Bukama
Bukama, January 12, 2026 - An attack attributed to suspected Bakata Katanga militiamen left at least eight people dead on Sunday, January 11, in the territory of Bukama, Haut-Lomami province.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
AFC/M23 Reaches Lemera, Symbolic Village in the Uvira Highlands
Lemera DRC, January 16, 2026 -Despite calls for a ceasefire between government forces and the AFC/M23 rebellion in North and South Kivu, military operations continue on the ground.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
Over 3,380 Cases of Gender-Based Violence Recorded in December
Nyiragongo, Goma and Karisimbi, North Kivu January 19, 2026 - In December alone, more than 3,380 cases of gender-based violence were recorded in the health zones of Nyiragongo, Goma, and Karisimbi, worsening the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
DRC - U.S. Africa Command Explores Security Cooperation with FARDC
Kinshasa, January 23, 2026 - U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) visited the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) on January 22 to explore opportunities for enhanced security cooperation, reflecting a…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
Kabila’s Party Vice President Aubin Minaku Arrested in Kinshasa
Kinshasa, January 18, 2026 - Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have arrested Aubin Minaku, the Vice President of former President Joseph Kabila’s PPRD party, during a late-night operation at his…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
Jamaica Welcomes Rwandan Army Team to Support Disaster Recovery Efforts
Kingston, January 15, 2026 - The Government of Jamaica has officially welcomed a team of Rwandan Army construction personnel deployed to assist in the recovery and rehabilitation of infrastructure damaged by the disaster.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
AFC/M23 Explains Withdrawal from Uvira Amid Security Concerns
Uvira, DRC - January 21, 2026 - The AFC/M23 coalition, which has been fighting the DRC government, explained the reasons behind its withdrawal from Uvira town before the arrival of neutral forces.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
Clashes Erupt in Kazinga Between AFC/M23 Rebels and Wazalendo
Masisi, North Kivu - January 11, 2026 - Clashes broke out today between AFC/M23 rebels and Wazalendo forces in Kazinga, located in the Osso Banyungue sector of Masisi territory.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
Nine AFC/M23 Fighters Surrender to Wazalendo in Fatua
Walikale, January 15, 2026 -Nine fighters from the AFC/M23 rebellion surrendered to the Wazalendo of the FPP/AP (Patriotic Forces for Peace/People's Army) on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Fatua, in the Munzoa area…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read