FARDC re-entered parts of South Kivu after M23 withdrawals, highlighting fragile security dynamics in Uvira territory, Congolese army units re‑entered the localities of Sange, Nyakabere and Luberizi after M23 The withdrawal is part of a broader redeployment begun on 9 May, when M23 fighters began pulling out Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN DR CONGO WHY M23’s South Kivu Pullback Signals a Shift By Serge The withdrawal is part of a broader redeployment begun on 9 May, when M23 fighters began pulling out

Claude Ibalanky’s appearance on AFC/M23’s delegate list adds political weight to renewed peace talks Claude Ibalanky’s inclusion on AFC/M23’s delegation list for the latest round of peace talks in Switzerland January, he was already seen in Goma alongside Corneille Nangaa, where he said he had not yet joined AFC/M23 REPOP political coalition in support of Tshisekedi’s second term, making his appearance on the AFC/M23 Tags Africa Africa DR.Congo DR.Congo African Union African Union M23 Conflict Updates M23 Conflict Updates

Rwanda-backed M23’s withdrawal from Uvira triggers skepticism in Kinshasa and global scrutiny. KINSHASA – December 18, 2025 | The withdrawal of the Rwanda-backed AFC-M23 rebel forces from the city A Withdrawal After the Damage Was Done Online outlets like CongoNews were quick to interpret the M23 Muyaya asked, warning of M23 soldiers disguising themselves as civilians to evade detection. War in DR Congo Tshisekedi’s Rubaya Strategy: A Calculated Warning to Rwanda and M23 .

DRC faces renewed airport security concerns after AFC/M23 claimed a drone attack on Bangoka airport Congolese expected to reinforce security around Bangoka International Airport after Mediacongo reported that AFC/M23 were intercepted before causing major damage, while reports in February linked similar attacks to AFC/M23 Tags DR.Congo DR.Congo FARDC FARDC M23 Rebels News M23 Rebels News DR Congo News DR Congo News M23 Conflict Updates M23 Conflict Updates

Now Justice & Crime XTRAfrica examines Joseph Kabila's leadership of the FRN, its continuity with AFC/M23 M23 → AFC → FRN: Has Anything Really Changed? . Justice & Crime Oscar Balinda acknowledges the Rwanda route but disputes smuggling claims challenged M23 War in DR Congo An investigation details how M23/AFC raises revenue through taxes and Congolese minerals , How Taxes and Congolese Minerals Finance the M23 Rebellion .

Kenya’s Goma consulate plan defies DRC sovereignty, risks legitimising M23 rebels, and exposes Ruto’s De‑facto recognition of M23 Goma is not just another consular district. De‑facto recognition of M23 Goma is not just another consular district. Justice & Crime M23 → AFC → FRN: Has Anything Really Changed? . Justice & Crime M23 → AFC → FRN: Has Anything Really Changed?

The United States has recently urged Rwanda to halt its backing of the M23 rebel faction and to pull This appeal reflects the US's concerns over Rwanda's alleged support for the M23 rebels, which is seen We once again call on Rwanda to stop supporting the M23 and immediately withdraw the Rwandan Armed Forces diplomatic event, Tshisekedi affirmed the commitment of the DRC's Armed Forces (FARDC) to eradicate the M23 This appeal reflects the US's concerns over Rwanda's alleged support for the M23 rebels, which is seen

towards Rwanda, the neighboring country they, their government, and the U.N. allege is supporting the M23 "She was the victim of bombs dropped by Rwanda in support of the M23... She left us her children. Both Congo and the United States have attributed the attacks to forces from Rwandan troops and M23. The M23, named after the March 23, 2009 accord that ended a previous Tutsi-led revolt in eastern Congo "She was the victim of bombs dropped by Rwanda in support of the M23... She left us her children.

FARDC and Wazalendo forces reportedly retook Katoy and Mitimingi after clashes with AFC/M23 rebels in recaptured Katoy, the capital of the Katoy sector in Masisi territory, after heavy clashes with AFC/M23 fighting reportedly began the previous day before loyalist forces launched an offensive against AFC/M23 The move comes amid continued clashes in southern Masisi, where recent fighting between M23 and Wazalendo displacement crises, with the OUR previously reporting large-scale civilian flight linked to renewed M23

But the M23, backed by Rwanda, must face reality. Is the M23? But the M23, backed by Rwanda, must face reality. Is the M23? The M23 has to stop the killings, the occupation, the lies.”

From AFDL and RCD to CNDP, M23, AFC and FRN, analysts question whether Congo's latest rebel restructuring listing the sequence: AFDL, RCD, CNDP, M23, AFC/M23, and now FRN. When the brand becomes too toxic—when M23 was defeated in 2013, or when AFC/M23’s territorial gains brought listing the sequence: AFDL, RCD, CNDP, M23, AFC/M23, and now FRN. When the brand becomes too toxic—when M23 was defeated in 2013, or when AFC/M23’s territorial gains brought

It dismantles the very architecture Kigali built and exposes Kagame’s M23 project as internationally Kigali’s Proxy Crumbles: M23 Forced Into a Political Cage For years, Kagame used the M23 rebellion as The Doha Accord forces the M23/AFC to accept terms that contradict the very purpose for which Rwanda Kigali’s Proxy Crumbles: M23 Forced Into a Political Cage For years, Kagame used the M23 rebellion as DDR under Congolese law, not Rwanda’s interests M23 fighters lose their privileged status.