# DRC and Republic of the Congo border incident > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drc-and-republic-of-the-congo-border-incident > Updated: 2026-08-31T04:49:56.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. An armed confrontation occurred on the Congo River near Makotimpoko and the Makoloko islet between August 25 and 27, 2026. The clash involved naval and gendarmerie patrols from the Republic of the Congo and military elements from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The incident, potentially caused by disagreements over patrol boundaries, resulted in casualties, including the death of a 15-year-old child and reports of Congolese military personnel being detained or missing. In the aftermath, both nations moved toward diplomatic de-escalation. The DRC’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Republic of the Congo’s leadership prioritized dialogue, resulting in a joint communiqué signed in Brazzaville to maintain communication. To facilitate reconciliation, the DRC arranged for the repatriation of detained Congolese servicemen. Additionally, the DRC’s Vice-Prime Minister for National Defense announced an investigation into the circumstances of the event, with both countries expressing a commitment to strengthening military coordination to prevent future border tensions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: DRC and Republic of the Congo launch inquiry into naval border incident The DRC and Republic of the Congo are pursuing diplomatic dialogue following a fatal armed naval incident near Makoloko on the Congo River involving military forces from both nations. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drc-and-republic-of-the-congo-launch-inquiry-into-naval-border-incident ### 2026-08-27: Congo River clash: DRC and Republic of the Congo pursue dialogue after border incident A riverine clash between Congolese and DRC patrols near Makotimpoko has led to the detention of two servicemen and reported casualties. Both nations are now pursuing diplomatic dialogue to de-escalate. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ebola-virus-cases-confirmed-in-north-kivu-drc --- Cite as: DRC and Republic of the Congo border incident. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/drc-and-republic-of-the-congo-border-incident