General Strike (Ville Morte) Shuts Down Kinshasa
Political opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo called a general strike (ville morte), effectively shutting down Kinshasa in opposition to proposed constitutional changes by the government. The US Embassy issued alerts regarding possible violent escalations.
Date: June 3, 2026
Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: US Embassy Kinshasa Alerts