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Security - 12 December 2025
South Kivu: DRC Forces Clash with Wazalendo Amid AFC/M23 Advance
Baraka, South Kivu, DRC - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) forces taking refuge in Baraka, Fizi territory, clashed with Wazalendo armed groups on the morning of December 12, 2025.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 12 December 2025
AFC/M23 Delegates Return to Doha Peace Talks Following Uvira Capture
Doha, Qatar - The AFC/M23 coalition, active in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced that its delegates have returned to peace talks in Doha, Qatar.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 12 December 2025
AFC/M23 Investigates Death of Communications Advisor in Goma
Goma, DRC - The AFC/M23 coalition, active in the Democratic Republic of Congo, announced the tragic death of its communications advisor, Magloire Paluku, on December 10, 2025.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 12 December 2025
DRC: AFC/M23 Facilitates Return of Burundian Troops from South Kivu
Uvira, DRC - Burundian troops defeated in South Kivu were allowed to return home on the evening of December 10, 2025, crossing the Kavimvira border, now controlled by AFC/M23.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 12 December 2025
Walikale: FDLR Burns Village, Four Killed
Walikale, December 15, 2025 - The FDLR armed group burned down an entire village in the Tuonane area of Waloa Loanda, in Walikale territory, North Kivu, killing four people and forcing residents to flee to nearby…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 12 December 2025
DRC Forces Launch Airstrike in Minembwe Amid South Kivu Conflict
Minembwe, South Kivu, DRC - The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) launched an airstrike in the Minembwe region, which connects the territories of Uvira, Fizi, and Mwenga, on the morning of…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 11 December 2025
AFC/M23 Captures Kiliba Center Near Uvira
Uvira, South Kivu - December 9, 2025 - The AFC/M23 coalition fighting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has seized control of Kiliba center, located approximately 20 kilometers from Uvira city in Uvira Territory.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 11 December 2025
Burundi Calls for Calm After Soldiers’ Deaths in Uvira
Uvira, DRC - Burundian Foreign Minister Dr. Edouard Bizimana has urged calm following the deaths of several Burundian soldiers in the Uvira area of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 11 December 2025
Burundi Deploys Military Veterans to South Kivu Amid AFC/M23 Advance
Uvira, 14 December 2025 - The Burundian government has deployed military veterans to the ongoing conflict in South Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 11 December 2025
Bukavu-Uvira Road Reopens After Ten Months
South Kivu, DRC - December 17, 2025 - Road transport between Bukavu and Uvira resumed today after a ten-month suspension caused by clashes between AFC/M23 rebels and the FARDC in the Ruzizi Plain, including Luvungi…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 11 December 2025
Rwanda Welcomes Congolese Refugees Amid South Kivu Fighting
Rusizi District, 14 December 2025 - Mayor Sindayiheba Phanuel of Rusizi District emphasized that Rwanda is a peaceful country and continues to welcome Congolese refugees fleeing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 11 December 2025
Uvira Falls to AFC/M23 After Intense Fighting
Uvira, South Kivu, - The city of Uvira has fallen to the AFC/M23 coalition, following heavy clashes with combined forces of the DRC, Burundi, Wazalendo, and FDLR.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read