Congolese Forces and M23 Rebels Clash in North Kivu
Direct ground combat between Congolese security forces and the M23 armed group intensified in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (North Kivu province). The boots-on-the-ground battles have restricted humanitarian access, severely exacerbating a deadly new Ebola outbreak in the Grand Nord Kivu region.
Date: July 22, 2026
Location: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Source: UN News / IRC