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Security - 11 January 2026
M23 Launches Offensive to Retake Katoyi in Masisi
North Kivu, January 2, 2026 - AFC/M23 rebels launched a new offensive early Friday morning to regain control of the town of Katoyi, the main locality of the Katoyi sector, in Masisi territory, North Kivu, according to…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
Late Burial of Civilian Victims Following AFC/M23 Clashes in Walungu
Walungu, South Kivu, January 7, 2026 - The bodies of civilians killed during clashes between the AFC-M23 rebels and the Wazalendo militia in the Ikoma region of Walungu territory last Sunday were finally buried two days later.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
Renewed Clashes in Masisi: AFC/M23 and Wazalendo Battle Amid Civilian Casualties
Masisi, North Kivu - 11 January 2026: Fighting has resumed in Masisi Territory between the AFC/M23 rebels and the Wazalendo coalition, aligned with the DRC government.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
FARDC Accuses Close Associates of President Tshisekedi of Leading Mobondo Armed Group
Kinshasa / Kwilu, DRC - December 28, 2025 The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have accused individuals close to President Félix Tshisekedi of leading the Mobondo armed group, which has…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
DRC Defense Minister Sets Reconquest of Occupied Territories as Top Priority for 2026
Kinshasa | January 1, 2026 - The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita, has declared the restoration of state authority across the national territory and the reconquest of…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
Lieutenant Colonel Mak Hazukay Appointed Interim Spokesperson for the FARDC
Kinshasa, January 7, 2026 - Lieutenant Colonel Mak Hazukay Mongba has been appointed interim spokesperson for the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), according to a service note signed by the FARDC…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
DRC Conflict: AFC/M23 Criticizes Tshisekedi’s Government for Blaming International
Kinshasa, January 2, 2026 The AFC/M23 Alliance has sharply criticized President Félix Tshisekedi’s government for attributing the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s ongoing insecurity to foreign actors, calling it a…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
Angolan President Lourenço Urges DRC Government and AFC/M23 to End Hostilities
Luanda, Angola - 8 January 2026: Angolan President and African Union Chairperson, João Lourenço, has called on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the AFC/M23 coalition to immediately cease hostilities…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
Journalists in Bunia Protest the Murder of Colleague Thierry Lole
Bunia, Ituri, DRC | December 29, 2025 Journalists in Bunia held a march on Monday morning, ending at the Ituri provincial governor's office, to protest the murder of Thierry Lole, a colleague at the Congolese National…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
DRC - Kinshasa: Over 460 Suspected Urban Gang Members Arrested During Operation Ndobo
Kinshasa, January 1, 2026 Authorities in Kinshasa reported the arrest of approximately 464 suspected members of urban gangs, locally known as “kulunas”, during end-of-year festivities as part of Operation Ndobo.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
DRC Cabinet Issues Warning on Government Communication After Minister Criticizes Army
Kinshasa - 8 January 2026: Following critical remarks about the DRC army and intelligence by Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Muhindo Nzangi Butondo, President Félix Tshisekedi and Prime Minister Judith Suminwa…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 11 January 2026
Burundi Sends Troops Back to Fizi Amid Alleged Threats to Banyamulenge Civilians
Fizi, DRC - 8 January 2026: Burundi has redeployed troops to areas inhabited by the Banyamulenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting condemnation from the armed group MRDP-Twirwaneho, which opposes the DRC government.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read