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The former FARDC chief Christian Tshiwewe Tshiwewe-Numbi Trial Moves Toward Evidence Review Congo’s military AM Written By | Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda The trial of former FARDC Until late 2024, he served as chief of staff of the FARDC, making him one of the most senior military The former police chief and former FARDC inspector general remains a major figure in Congo’s security War in Eastern DRC FARDC Says It Is Thwarting M23 Advances Despite Rwandan Drone Support DRC government

Clashes erupt in South Kivu between FARDC and M23 rebels just hours before the Washington Peace Agreement Fighting Erupt in South Kivu Hours Before Kagame-Tshisekedi Peace Deal Clashes erupt in South Kivu between FARDC Washington Peace Agreement, according to a report by Radio Okapi, heavy fighting continues between the FARDC FARDC statement Army spokespersons confirm the rebel assault began at 3:00 a.m., with government forces FARDC says “strategic areas” in South Kivu have been retaken, though independent verification remains

in President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi’s vision to rebuild and modernize the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC The Defense Cooperation Agreement with Brazil adds momentum to ongoing efforts to transform the FARDC Tags FARDC Congo FARDC Congo DRC Politics DRC Politics DR.Congo DR.Congo ADVERTISEMENT Keep Reading Opposition Seeks Troop Reinforcements After Deadly Clashes Local authorities say extra forces are needed after FARDC-Mai-Mai War in Eastern DRC FARDC Says It Is Thwarting M23 Advances Despite Rwandan Drone Support DRC government

FARDC Tightens Control in Fizi After 25 Reported M23 Surrenders Reported M23 defections in Fizi add to The outlet said the fighters surrendered to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC The reported defections come after FARDC said it had regained control of Mikenge in early March following

in Kibati, restoring key supply routes to Walikale Walikale Road Reopens After Five Days of AFC/M23-FARDC According to Actualité.CD , the FARDC (DR Congo’s army) and local Wazalendo militiamen withdrew from In a separate report dated June 4, it was noted that the FARDC urged more M23 fighters to surrender after The FARDC’s call for more defections shows there is ongoing military pressure on the rebels, but clashes

Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) DRC to Deploy 20,000 Mining Guards in $100M Tags FARDC Congo FARDC Congo FARDC FARDC Felix Tshisekedi Felix Tshisekedi DR.Congo DR.Congo ADVERTISEMENT

Senior AFC/M23 commander Bernard Byamungu reportedly died after a FARDC drone strike in eastern DRC, Bernard Byamungu Killed in Drone Strike Senior AFC/M23 commander Bernard Byamungu reportedly died after a FARDC Willy Ngoma in a similar FARDC drone strike in the Rubaya area of North Kivu in February 2026. Background on Byamungu Byamungu, a former colonel in the Congolese armed forces (FARDC), defected to significant territory since 2022, including Goma and parts of Bukavu, faces persistent Congolese army (FARDC

Local sources say FARDC regained Rubaya after drone strikes on M23 positions, as a separate strike killed Sawasawa, File) Rubaya drone strikes shift North Kivu battlefield as M23 leader killed Local sources say FARDC February 24, 2026, that Rubaya, in Masisi territory, “returned” to control of the Congolese armed forces (FARDC For now, the most consequential claim in the local reporting that Rubaya has shifted back under FARDC Justice & Crime Rubaya drone strikes shift North Kivu battlefield as M23 leader killed Local reports say FARDC

:03:32 PM President Kagame's administration is showing signs of desperation and fear in the face of FARDC's 15th, 2024, underscores Rwanda's growing concerns over its military readiness, The DRC's Armed Forces (FARDC

Published: June 3, 2024 at 5:07:12 PM Modified: May 15, 2026 at 7:03:26 PM Congolese army (FARDC) marching battalion into the DRC, suggesting that the regular army may not be equipped to engage with the current FARDC

The FARDC (Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo) has been making significant strides Recent reports indicate that the FARDC and Wazalendo and the deployment of advanced weaponry, have managed The FARDC's efforts, alongside WAZALENDO (Patriots Fighter), have been crucial in stabilizing the situation

Czech Republic International Relations Kinshasa and Prague outline pilot training, military support and FARDC