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Escalating violence and political tension in eastern DRC

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By late October November 2026, the security and political crisis in eastern DRC has intensified. The conflict continues to drive a massive humanitarian emergency, with fighting between the Congolese army (FARDC), supported by Wazalendo militias, and AFC/M23 rebels causing significant displacement. In Ituri, clashes between FARDC and the Convention for Popular Revolution (CRP) in Djugu have displaced thousands, while fighting between Raiya Mutomboki factions in Walikale has disrupted local supply chains. Military operations remain volatile. While the FARDC has reported reclaiming localities in South Kivu and seeing various M23 fighters surrender in North Kivu and Fizi, insecurity persists. Amnesty International has accused the M23 of committing war crimes, including summary executions and forced labor at mining sites, while facilitating the illegal trafficking of gold and coltan into Rwanda. UN experts have noted that control of these sites, such as Rubaya, has fueled an industrialized resource war. Politically, the landscape is increasingly fractured. Former President Joseph Kabila has launched assumed leadership of the Front pour la Refondation de la Nation (FRN), a politico-military coalition in Goma that absorbs the AFC and M23. Led by Kabila with Sultani Makenga as vice-president for military affairs, This move has created significant instability and including Corneille Nangaa as confusion regarding national dialogue, with local media suggesting Kabila’s leadership of a deputy, rebellion may close the door to his reintegration into formal politics. The FRN aims to end President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration using “all means, including force.” This move has drawn condemnation from government officials and the Congolese diaspora, with some describing it as a “declaration Military operations remain volatile. The FARDC recently regained control of war” Mahanga and Kilongo in Masisi, North Kivu, following intense fighting against national sovereignty. The African Union the FRN. Conversely, the FRN-M23 has called for restraint, urging all actors to respect democratic institutions accused government forces of using drones, fighter jets, and prioritize reconciliation. Meanwhile, heavy artillery to attack localities in Walungu, South Kivu, claiming these operations target civilians. Amidst these developments, President Tshisekedi has sought to diversify international partnerships, recently appealing to Russia at partnerships. At the Russia-Africa Summit Summit, he reportedly appealed to Moscow for support UN Security Council resolutions, including to address the withdrawal of M23 conflict, a move analysts suggest reflects desperation as previous agreements with Western nations and Rwandan forces from Congolese territory. regional actors have failed to end the insecurity.

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  1. 2026-11-05 20:49 UTC Escalating violence and political tension in eastern DRC
  2. 2026-10-30 13:40 UTC Escalating violence and political tension in eastern DRC
  3. 2026-10-28 11:04 UTC Escalating violence and political tension in eastern DRC
  4. 2026-10-25 16:02 UTC Escalating violence and political tension in eastern DRC
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  10. 2026-10-16 17:06 UTC Escalating violence and political tension in eastern DRC
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  25. 2026-09-28 13:43 UTC Escalating violence and political tension in eastern DRC
  26. 2026-09-23 05:19 UTC Escalating violence and political tension in eastern DRC
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  34. 2026-09-06 11:32 UTC Escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC
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  40. 2026-07-31 20:47 UTC Armed attacks on civilians in eastern DRC
  41. 2026-07-28 22:52 UTC Armed attacks on civilians in eastern DRC
  42. 2026-07-28 22:32 UTC Armed attacks on civilians in eastern DRC
  43. 2026-07-28 20:15 UTC Armed attacks on civilians in eastern DRC

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