UN holds talks with M23 rebels as DRC faces crisis; Rwanda-linked violence triggers deeper humanitarian but important diplomatic step, the United Nations has opened a line of dialogue with leaders of the M23 personally traveled to North Kivu province last week to hold consultations with senior figures from M23 Tags DR.Congo DR.Congo Rwanda Rwanda RwandanTroops in DRC RwandanTroops in DRC M23 Rebels News M23 Rebels News M23 Conflict Updates M23 Conflict Updates DRC Peace Efforts DRC Peace Efforts

AFC/M23’s return to Kateku and Kanune in Walikale revives fears of new clashes and delays hopes of civilian AFC/M23 rebels have returned to Kateku and Kanune in eastern DR Congo’s Walikale territory, days after reported return follows a fast-moving sequence on the Walikale front. it was earlier reported that AFC/M23 A separate conflict review by Critical Threats also noted reported M23 withdrawals from forward positions ADVERTISEMENT A separate conflict review by Critical Threats also noted reported M23 withdrawals from

FARDC accuses RDF/AFC-M23 allies of drone attacks in Mikenge and says it will act to defend civilians Democratic Republic of Congo say they will take “all necessary measures” after accusing the RDF/AFC-M23 Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN DR CONGO FARDC Accuses RDF/AFC-M23 Coalition of Drone Attacks in Tags DR.Congo DR.Congo Wazalendo DRC Wazalendo DRC M23 Rebels M23 Rebels DR Congo News DR Congo News M23 Conflict Updates M23 Conflict Updates

A report says AFC/M23 closed Prophet Jules Mulindwa’s churches in areas it controls after prayers for AFC/M23 authorities have closed churches linked to Congolese prophet Jules Mulindwa in areas under the As of the report’s publication on March 2, 2026, said AFC/M23 had not issued detailed information on Source: 7sur7.cd JUSTICE & CRIME WHY reported AFC/M23 church closures matter in eastern DRC By Serge Tags Africa Africa DR.Congo DR.Congo African Union African Union M23 Conflict Updates M23 Conflict Updates

Rwanda Politics Latest News & Updates About Rwanda Politics War in Eastern DRC WHY US Sanctions on M23 and FDLR Leaders Could Reshape Peace Efforts Washington targets M23 and FDLR figures as eastern Congo Rwandan Security Officials Washington weighs new measures as Rwanda is accused of failing to secure M23

Bayern Munich drops its Visit Rwanda sponsorship amid human-rights backlash over Rwanda’s support for M23 the UN Security Council to sanction both M23 leaders and the Rwandan officials aiding them. United States to impose sanctions on a Rwandan minister “central” to the support of M23. the UN Security Council to sanction both M23 leaders and the Rwandan officials aiding them. United States to impose sanctions on a Rwandan minister “central” to the support of M23.

FARDC reports 34 M23 fighters killed in Fizi after five days of clashes, citing captures and recovered days of intense fighting in Fizi territory, where it claims to have inflicted significant losses on M23 Mbuyi Kalonji Reagan, FARDC spokesperson in the southern part of South Kivu, the army estimates that 34 M23 the engagements, framing the fighting as a response to what he described as an “aggression” involving M23 Conflict Updates M23 Conflict Updates

conflict in eastern DR Congo, explicitly stating his unwillingness to negotiate with the rebel group M23 During the press conference, Tshisekedi addressed inquiries regarding his refusal to engage with M23, The allegations of support for M23 by Kigali and for the FDLR by Kinshasa have been a point of contention conflict in eastern DR Congo, explicitly stating his unwillingness to negotiate with the rebel group M23 During the press conference, Tshisekedi addressed inquiries regarding his refusal to engage with M23,

Agreement record Apr-Nov 2012 North Kivu; M23, Rwanda accused by UN investigators M23 formed, captured MONUSCO/UNJHRO 30 Apr 2024 Rubaya, North Kivu; M23/AFC M23 seized the strategic coltan-mining area and and M23 denied responsibility. M23/AFC M23 formed in 2012; Nangaa created AFC in 2023. What is M23?

Congo is courting U.S. investors with Rubaya, a major coltan source held by AFC/M23. The mine sits in North Kivu, but remains under AFC/M23 control, according to a government document cited Rwanda denies backing M23 in broader coverage. Rwanda denies backing M23 in broader coverage. Rebels News M23 Rebels News African Union African Union M23 Rebels M23 Rebels M23 Conflict Updates M23

Angola proposes a Feb 18 ceasefire between Kinshasa and M23, seeking fresh momentum after past truces has proposed a ceasefire between the Democratic Republic of Congo’s government and the Rwandan-backed M23 M23 fighters captured Goma in January 2025 and Bukavu in February 2025, two major regional centers events Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN EASTERN DRC Angola’s Ceasefire Proposal Could Reset DRC–M23 Talks Conflict Updates M23 Conflict Updates

Kagame Crimes Latest News & Updates About Kagame Crimes War in Eastern DRC HRW Says M23, Rwandan Forces International Relations WHY Claude Ibalanky’s role in AFC/M23 Switzerland talks matters Former Tshisekedi envoy appears on AFC/M23 expert list as Switzerland talks resume. .