M23 Rebels Capture Strategic High Ground Near Sake
M23 insurgents engaged in a fierce ground battle with FARDC (DRC Army) and SADC coalition forces. The rebels successfully seized the Shasha hills, overlooking the main supply route to Goma. This advance has cut off land access for humanitarian aid to several IDP camps.
Date: April 7, 2026
Location: North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 12
Displaced: 9,200
Source: Radio Okapi