M23 Rebels Capture Strategic Town of Sake in North Kivu
Following intense ground battles with the FARDC (DRC Army), M23 rebels have seized full control of Sake, a strategic gateway to the provincial capital Goma. The direct military engagement involved heavy infantry weapons and mortar fire, forcing thousands of civilians to flee towards Goma's outskirts.
Date: April 7, 2026
Location: North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 18
Displaced: 35,000
Source: Radio Okapi