M23 rebels abolish free primary education in North Kivu
The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group issued a provincial decree on September 2, 2026, abolishing free primary education in occupied territories of North Kivu, DRC. The decree introduces compulsory quarterly fees ranging from 5,000 to 240,000 Congolese francs per student. This administrative shift coincides with the resumption of the academic year and signals the group's intent to establish a formal revenue-generating governance system separate from the central Congolese government.
Date: September 2, 2026
Location: North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Eastleigh Voice