M23/AFC/RDF News War in DR Congo Kinshasa alleges killings, torture, sexual violence and forced recruitment DRC Accuses RDF and AFC/M23 of Killings, Torture and Abductions . /M23. DRC Condemns Killings and Rights Abuses in RDF, AFC/M23-Held Areas . War in Eastern DRC AFC/M23 advances and clashes with Wazalendo trigger new displacement as Doha monitoring

The DRC says more than 300 people were killed in June and July in AFC/M23-held areas amid alleged killings , Says Report and UN Report: M23/AFC & Rwanda Linked to War Crimes in Kivu . PRESS RELEASE DRC Condemns Killings and Rights Abuses in RDF, AFC/M23-Held Areas . 300 people were killed in June and July in areas held by RDF and AFC/M23. . Tags M23/AFC/RDF News M23/AFC/RDF News DR.Congo DR.Congo Rwanda Rwanda M23 Conflict Updates M23 Conflict

AFC/M23 says it may reconsider DRC peace mediation, accusing mediators of one-sided sanctions and Kinshasa 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 Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN EASTERN DRC AFC/M23 Threatens to withdraw from DRC Peace Talks By

Government Denounces Illegal Fees and Parallel Administration The government also accused AFC/M23 and Continue Reading Full Article PRESS RELEASE DRC Condemns Killings and Rights Abuses in RDF, AFC/M23-Held PRESS RELEASE DRC Condemns Killings and Rights Abuses in RDF, AFC/M23-Held Areas . 300 people were killed in June and July in areas held by RDF and AFC/M23. . Tags M23/AFC/RDF News M23/AFC/RDF News DR.Congo DR.Congo DRC Conflict & Security DRC Conflict & Security

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 According to reporting on the restart of the talks, AFC/M23 submitted a 12-member list to Qatari mediation Continue Reading Full Article INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS WHY Claude Ibalanky’s role in AFC/M23 Switzerland According to reporting on the restart of the talks, AFC/M23 submitted a 12-member list to Qatari mediation

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

AFC/M23 gains add pressure around Ufamandu The new displacement comes days after AFC/M23 captured additional AFC/M23 gains add pressure around Ufamandu The new displacement comes days after AFC/M23 captured additional PRESS RELEASE DRC Condemns Killings and Rights Abuses in RDF, AFC/M23-Held Areas . 300 people were killed in June and July in areas held by RDF and AFC/M23. . Tags M23/AFC/RDF News M23/AFC/RDF News DR.Congo DR.Congo DRC Conflict & Security DRC Conflict & Security

GOMA — September 25, 2026 — An AFC/M23 spokesman has publicly acknowledged that gold and coltan extracted UN investigators documented an AFC/M23 smuggling network into Rwanda In its 2025 final report, the UN Group of Experts on the DRC documented what it described as an AFC/M23-controlled mineral production Read AFC/M23's reported response via The Update . M23/AFC raises revenue through taxes and Congolese minerals, .

AFC/M23 has criticized Félix Tshisekedi's Houston speech after DR Congo's draw with Portugal, calling The AFC/M23 coalition has sharply criticized President Félix Tshisekedi following his remarks in Houston 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. He further warned that AFC/M23 would respond to what he described as threats coming from Kinshasa.

More than 260 AFC/M23 fighters laid down their arms in Kivu, a development that may test rebel cohesion The reported surrender of more than 260 AFC/M23 fighters in Kivu matters because it may signal growing According to Radio Okapi , the 34th Military Region said on April 8 that 263 former AFC/M23 members, Source : Okapi WAR IN EASTERN DRC WHY AFC/M23 Desertions change the tide in Eastern DR Congo By Serge According to Radio Okapi , the 34th Military Region said on April 8 that 263 former AFC/M23 members,

A report says AFC/M23 closed Prophet Jules Mulindwa’s churches in areas it controls after prayers for AFC/M23 authorities have closed churches linked to Congolese prophet Jules Mulindwa in areas under the As of the report’s publication on March 2, 2026, said AFC/M23 had not issued detailed information on Source: 7sur7.cd JUSTICE & CRIME WHY reported AFC/M23 church closures matter in eastern DRC By Serge ADVERTISEMENT As of the report’s publication on March 2, 2026, said AFC/M23 had not issued detailed information

AFC/M23’s return to Kateku and Kanune in Walikale revives fears of new clashes and delays hopes of civilian AFC/M23 rebels have returned to Kateku and Kanune in eastern DR Congo’s Walikale territory, days after /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 Source: ACTUALITE.CD DRC PEACE EFFORT AFC/M23 return to Kateku and Kanune threatens hopes for de-escalation