AFC/M23 Advance Expands Toward Tshopo Province
On April 2, 2026, the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) launched a new offensive expanding their territorial control from North Kivu toward the borders of Tshopo Province. According to UN OCHA and local sources, the fighting displaced 18,000 civilians from Masisi and surrounding rural districts. Displaced populations are moving toward Goma and Kisangani, seeking refuge from the escalating use of offensive drones and ground combat. The movement exacerbates the regional humanitarian crisis, with millions already facing acute food insecurity.
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Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Severity: HIGH
Source: UN OCHA