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AFC/M23 says it may reconsider DRC peace mediation, accusing mediators of one-sided sanctions and Kinshasa WAR IN EASTERN DRC AFC/M23 Threatens to withdraw from DRC Peace Talks AFC/M23 says it may reconsider AFC/M23 has warned that it could reconsider its participation in the peace mediation process over the He also referred to protocols on a ceasefire and prisoner releases, claiming AFC/M23 had released prisoners AFC/M23 said it still believes the crisis can only be resolved through peace efforts, but Bisimwa warned

AFC/M23 has criticized Félix Tshisekedi's Houston speech after DR Congo's draw with Portugal, calling WAR IN EASTERN DRC This Is All AFC/M23 Had to Say After Tshisekedi's Houston Speech AFC/M23 has criticized /M23 political coordinator Corneille Nangaa addresses a press conference in Goma The AFC/M23 coalition Speaking in Goma on June 18, AFC/M23 political coordinator Corneille Nangaa claimed Tshisekedi's comments He further warned that AFC/M23 would respond to what he described as threats coming from Kinshasa.

The killing of a rebel-appointed chief in Walikale renewed concerns over AFC/M23’s parallel administration WAR IN EASTERN DRC Killing of AFC/M23-Appointed Chief Exposes Fragile Rule in Walikale The killing of a rebel-appointed chief in Walikale renewed concerns over AFC/M23’s parallel administration in eastern /M23. The issue has become more visible as AFC/M23 attempts to consolidate influence beyond military positions

Claude Ibalanky’s appearance on AFC/M23’s delegate list adds political weight to renewed peace talks INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS WHY Claude Ibalanky’s role in AFC/M23 Switzerland talks matters Claude Ibalanky ’s appearance on AFC/M23’s delegate list adds political weight to renewed peace talks in Switzerland. According to reporting on the restart of the talks, AFC/M23 submitted a 12-member list to Qatari mediation Tags Africa Africa DR.Congo DR.Congo African Union African Union M23 Conflict Updates M23 Conflict Updates

More than 260 AFC/M23 fighters laid down their arms in Kivu, a development that may test rebel cohesion WAR IN EASTERN DRC WHY AFC/M23 Desertions change the tide in Eastern DR Congo More than 260 AFC/M23 fighters According to Radio Okapi , the 34th Military Region said on April 8 that 263 former AFC/M23 members, Tags DR.Congo DR.Congo African Union African Union M23 Conflict Updates M23 Conflict Updates M23 Rebels M23 Rebels

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

AFC/M23’s return to Kateku and Kanune in Walikale revives fears of new clashes and delays hopes of civilian DRC PEACE EFFORT AFC/M23 return to Kateku and Kanune threatens hopes for de-escalation AFC/M23’s return /M23 rebels have returned to Kateku and Kanune in eastern DR Congo’s Walikale territory, days after reports /M23 elements withdrew from Kanune, Minjenje and Mpety on March 26, while Kateku was said to have briefly A separate conflict review by Critical Threats also noted reported M23 withdrawals from forward positions

UN Group of Experts Report on the DRC (S/2026/534): Key Findings on Rwanda–M23 The latest UN Group of /M23. /M23 fighters estimated across the region. 3.4 million people displaced across Ituri, North Kivu and M23 identified as the leading perpetrator of UN-verified conflict-related sexual violence cases. The UN report describes AFC/M23 as operating with military, political and economic structures while documenting

Local sources say FARDC and Wazalendo pushed back an AFC/M23 assault on Fungura Hill near Pinga, in North Kivu’s Walikale territory JUSTICE & CRIME FARDC, Wazalendo repel AFC/M23 attack near Pinga, Walikale Local sources say FARDC and Wazalendo pushed back an AFC/M23 assault on Fungura Hill near Pinga, in Security forces and local allied fighters have kept the Pinga area on heightened alert after an attempted AFC /M23 assault was reported near the town, in North Kivu’s Walikale territory.

DRC says FARDC is resisting AFC/M23 offensives despite alleged Rwandan drone support and troop reinforcements is resisting AFC/M23 offensives despite alleged Rwandan drone support and troop reinforcements. /M23 rebellion. /M23 coalition has continued in several areas. says army continues to repel AFC/M23 operations in North and South Kivu. .

The strike reportedly hit during market activity in an area under AFC/M23 control, more than 40 kilometers /M23 rebels. AFC/M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka accused Congolese government forces of carrying out the strike The attack also comes after talks involving the DRC government and AFC/M23 in Montreux, Switzerland, says army continues to repel AFC/M23 operations in North and South Kivu. .

FARDC accuses RDF/AFC-M23 allies of drone attacks in Mikenge and says it will act to defend civilians WAR IN DR CONGO FARDC Accuses RDF/AFC-M23 Coalition of Drone Attacks in South Kivu FARDC accuses RDF/ AFC-M23 allies of drone attacks in Mikenge and says it will act to defend civilians and territory. the Democratic Republic of Congo say they will take “all necessary measures” after accusing the RDF/AFC-M23 M23 Conflict Updates M23 Conflict Updates