Clashes erupt in South Kivu between FARDC and M23 rebels just hours before the Washington Peace Agreement 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 FARDC says “strategic areas” in South Kivu have been retaken, though independent verification remains

War in DR Congo FARDC to Review Kisangani Inspection Findings Lt. Gen. Ychaligonza Nduru Jacques is assessing FARDC operations in Tshopo. .

the support is intended to organize, equip and transport Wazalendo fighters operating alongside the FARDC The RAD’s official framework says its mission includes providing temporary reinforcement to the FARDC International has documented abuses by multiple armed actors in eastern DRC, including M23, Wazalendo and FARDC-linked the support is intended to organize, equip and transport Wazalendo fighters operating alongside the FARDC The RAD’s official framework says its mission includes providing temporary reinforcement to the 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 ADVERTISEMENT The FARDC (Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo) has been making significant Recent reports indicate that the FARDC and Wazalendo and the deployment of advanced weaponry, have managed

The trial of former FARDC chief Christian Tshiwewe, former inspector general John Numbi and other defendants 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 Until late 2024, he served as chief of staff of the FARDC, making him one of the most senior military War in Eastern DRC FARDC Says It Is Thwarting M23 Advances Despite Rwandan Drone Support .

defense under President Tshisekedi, reinforcing sovereignty, security, and the modernization of the FARDC is not merely reactive; it’s part of a long-term vision extending to 2028, aimed at transforming the FARDC is not merely reactive; it’s part of a long-term vision extending to 2028, aimed at transforming the FARDC Tags DR.Congo DR.Congo FARDC Congo FARDC Congo FARDC FARDC Felix Tshisekedi Felix Tshisekedi

and his aide Hajj Obeid Lutale are jointly charged with treason and misprision of treason alongside UPDF and his aide Hajj Obeid Lutale are jointly charged with treason and misprision of treason alongside UPDF

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 Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN DR CONGO 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 The FARDC’s call for more defections shows there is ongoing military pressure on the rebels, but clashes

FARDC and Wazalendo forces reportedly retook Katoy and Mitimingi after clashes with AFC/M23 rebels in FARDC troops backed by Wazalendo fighters have reportedly recaptured Katoy, the capital of the Katoy Source: Actualite.cd Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN DR CONGO FARDC Pushes Masisi Offensive After Comment May 19, 2026 May 19, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: FARDC

Senior AFC/M23 commander Bernard Byamungu reportedly died after a FARDC drone strike in eastern DRC, 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 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

FARDC re-entered parts of South Kivu after M23 withdrawals, highlighting fragile security dynamics in Lieutenant Mbuyi Kalonji Reagan, spokesperson for FARDC’s South Kivu command, said the rebels also vacated FARDC’s deputy spokesperson warned that some M23 elements continue to hold frontlines and that in Luvungi FARDC’s deputy spokesperson warned that some M23 elements continue to hold frontlines and that in Luvungi War in Eastern DRC FARDC Says It Is Thwarting M23 Advances Despite Rwandan Drone Support .

in President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi’s vision to rebuild and modernize the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC 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 War in Eastern DRC FARDC Says It Is Thwarting M23 Advances Despite Rwandan Drone Support . Tags DRC Politics DRC Politics DR.Congo DR.Congo FARDC Congo FARDC Congo