M23 Rebels Clash with FARDC Troops North of Goma
Heavy artillery and infantry fighting erupted between M23 rebels and the Congolese military (FARDC) supported by allied militias in the territories north of Goma. The ground engagement forced immediate evacuations of surrounding villages.
Date: April 26, 2026
Location: North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 41
Displaced: 5,200
Source: Radio Okapi