DR Congo, April 2025: 363 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In April 2025, ACLED recorded 283 political violence events in DR Congo, with 363 deaths (−32% against March 2025), −12% against April 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 151. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (177 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 363
- −32% against the month before
- Violent events
- 283
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 151
- Demonstrations
- 2
Reported deaths per month
Regions in April 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 177 | 130 | 100 |
| Sud-Kivu | 77 | 102 | 11 |
| Ituri | 68 | 32 | 32 |
| Kwilu | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| Tanganyika | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Sankuru | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Kinshasa | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kongo-Central | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Sud-Ubangi | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nord-Ubangi | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tshopo | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Kasaï-Central | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Maniema | 0 | 3 | 0 |