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Security - 14 December 2025
Bukavu Erupts as March in Support of Uvira Turns Violent
Bukavu, South Kivu - December 23, 2025 - A large-scale march that began early this morning in Bukavu to show solidarity with the population of Uvira and oppose the withdrawal of AFC/M23 forces quickly degenerated into…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 14 December 2025
South Kivu: Bukavu-Bunyakiri Road Closure Halts Vaccine Distribution
South Kivu - December 2025 - Health zones in Kalonge, Bunyakiri, and Bulungu are experiencing a shortage of polio vaccines due to the closure of the Bukavu-Bunyakiri road, which has been blocked for nearly 30 days amid…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 13 December 2025
Fall of Uvira: Burundi Closes Border to Prevent Incursions
Uvira - Following the capture of Uvira by M23 rebels on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Burundi announced the immediate closure of its border with the DRC, citing the need to protect itself from any attempted incursion.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 13 December 2025
DRC Government Accused of Maintaining Ties with FDLR Despite Promises to Dismantle It
Kinshasa, DRC - Despite statements since October 10, 2025 claiming that the FDLR would be dismantled, evidence suggests the DRC government continues to support the group, raising concerns about ongoing regional…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 13 December 2025
AFC/M23 Warns International Community Against Labeling Its Fighters as Rwandan Agents
South Kivu, DRC - The AFC/M23 coalition, active in the Democratic Republic of Congo, stated that its fighters should not be portrayed as foreigners or Rwandan agents, warning that such narratives could justify stripping…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 13 December 2025
Burundian Warplanes and Drones Target Banyamulenge in South Kivu
South Kivu, DRC - The AFC/M23 coalition fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo reported that Burundian warplanes and drones launched new attacks on Banyamulenge communities in South Kivu province.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 13 December 2025
DRC: 65 Schools Closed in Kwilu Province Amid Rising Insecurity
KWILU, Democratic Republic of Congo - December 27, 2025 - At least 65 schools in Kwilu Province, in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have been forced to close due to worsening insecurity, local…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 13 December 2025
North Kivu: Civil Society Raises Alarm Over Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in M23-Occupied Areas
North Kivu - Civil society is raising the alarm about the critical humanitarian situation in the territories of Masisi and Rutshuru, where people returning to areas controlled by the AFC-M23 are living in extremely…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 13 December 2025
Capture of Uvira Seen as Key Opportunity for Regional Peace
Uvira, South Kivu, DRC - The capture of Uvira by AFC/M23 fighters has dominated headlines across Africa and globally.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 13 December 2025
Four Dead in Irumu After Another ADF Attack
Irumu, Ituri - Four people were killed on Tuesday in Idohu, about 100 kilometers from Bunia, during an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) that paralyzed socio-economic activity in the Irumu territory, where…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 13 December 2025
More Than 30 Dead in Boat Capsizing on the Kwango River
At least 30 people have died after a wooden boat (baleinière) capsized on Saturday, December 13, on the Kwango River, near Bolo village, in Bagata territory, Kwango province.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 13 December 2025
Washington and EU Demand Immediate Halt to M23 and Rwandan Forces’ Offensive in South Kivu
Kinshasa - The United States and several European countries, convening within the Great Lakes Contact Group on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, called on the M23/AFC and Rwandan forces to immediately cease their offensives in…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read