At least 323 M23-RDF fighters surrendered to the FARDC in North and South Kivu, citing abuse by rebel Defence Forces (RDF) coalition have surrendered to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo ( FARDC total, 323 M23-RDF elements laid down their arms over the final two weeks of December 2025 at several FARDC positions across eastern Congo, according to Major Dieudonné Kasereka, communications officer for the FARDC Tags DR.Congo DR.Congo FARDC FARDC

FARDC recaptures Katobi and Luola in Walikale and launches air strikes in Masisi, tightening the noose stronghold at Mpety Kinshasa, Sept. 19, 2025 — The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC Luola Captured After Fierce Fighting On the night of September 17, FARDC launched a heavy assault on Air Strikes in Masisi Territory In parallel, FARDC intensified operations in Masisi territory, targeting Luola Captured After Fierce Fighting On the night of September 17, FARDC launched a heavy assault on

Guy Kabombo asks Parliament to support a 2027–2030 plan to modernize the FARDC through training, equipment Democratic Republic of the Congo is preparing a new four-year military programme aimed at turning the FARDC The officers argued that substantial resources are needed to improve the FARDC’s operational capacity Kabombo has also promoted the FARDC Development Support Fund, known as FSD-FARDC, as an additional mechanism Tags DR.Congo DR.Congo FARDC Congo FARDC Congo FARDC FARDC

The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) say rebel groups are sustaining significant According to the army , fighting has intensified between FARDC units, supported by local Wazalendo fighters The FARDC considers Minembwe a strategic hub for Twirwaneho and its allies, making control of the town Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN DR CONGO FARDC Reports Over 35 Rebels Killed in Minembwe Offensive Tags Breaking News Breaking News DR.Congo DR.Congo FARDC Congo FARDC Congo FARDC FARDC

FARDC drone hits M23 rebel site in Kalembe amid ceasefire violations. KALEMBE, DRC — The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) continue to defend the nation FARDC Holds the Line The reported strike follows escalating attacks by M23 rebels in the territories FARDC will not fold. FARDC will not fold.

FARDC says 204 M23 rebels surrendered in eastern DRC as the army urges more fighters to lay down arms The FARDC says the latest surrenders reflect growing pressure inside M23 ranks, with the army urging surrender claims in eastern Congo, including a previous report on M23-RDF fighters surrendering to FARDC Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN EASTERN DRC FARDC Urges More M23 Fighters to Surrender After 204 Tags Africa Africa DR.Congo DR.Congo FARDC FARDC DR Congo News DR Congo News M23 Rebels M23 Rebels

FARDC and Wazalendo retake Kazinga in Masisi after two weeks of rebel control, with efforts underway The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), backed by Wazalendo militias, have regained The latest development is expected to allow the FARDC and allied forces to reinforce their presence in DRC PEACE EFFORT FARDC consolidation expected after recapture of Kazinga By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political The latest development is expected to allow the FARDC and allied forces to reinforce their presence in

FARDC reports 34 M23 fighters killed in Fizi after five days of clashes, citing captures and recovered In a statement issued Tuesday, February 3, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC According to Lieutenant Mbuyi Kalonji Reagan, FARDC spokesperson in the southern part of South Kivu, FARDC cites surrenders in Uvira Continue Reading Full Article DRC PEACE EFFORT FARDC Signals Sustained FARDC cites surrenders in Uvira The FARDC statement also recalled a separate development earlier in the

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DRC says FARDC is resisting AFC/M23 offensives despite alleged Rwandan drone support and troop reinforcements Briefing ministers on the security situation in North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri provinces, Kabombo said FARDC The minister also reported that military pressure exerted by FARDC forces in Mambasa territory had forced Tags DRC Politics DRC Politics DR.Congo DR.Congo FARDC Congo FARDC Congo DR Congo News DR Congo News FARDC FARDC DR Congo Rising DR Congo Rising

As FARDC advances on Minembwe, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels launch a disinformation campaign to deflect from Rebels Accuse as They Retreat Despite claiming adherence to ceasefire agreements, AFC/M23 accused FARDC FARDC has countered by accusing AFC/M23 of indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas, particularly as Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN DR CONGO Rwanda‑Backed M23 Cries Foul as FARDC Moves to Liberate Tags DR.Congo DR.Congo FARDC FARDC M23 Rebels M23 Rebels

The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ( FARDC ) announced on Monday, December 29, Local security sources cited by Radio Okapi indicated that FARDC units, supported by Wazalendo fighters Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN EASTERN DRC FARDC Retakes Katoyi From Rwanda-Backed M23 in North Local security sources cited by Radio Okapi indicated that FARDC units, supported by Wazalendo fighters Tags DR.Congo DR.Congo FARDC Congo FARDC Congo FARDC FARDC