DR Congo, September 2025: 376 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In September 2025, ACLED recorded 283 political violence events in DR Congo, with 376 deaths (−40% against August 2025), −37% against September 2024. Attacks on civilians killed 248. The most affected region: Nord-Kivu (275 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 376
- −40% against the month before
- Violent events
- 283
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 248
- Demonstrations
- 26
Reported deaths per month
Regions in September 2025
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Kivu | 275 | 172 | 201 |
| Ituri | 44 | 33 | 27 |
| Sud-Kivu | 29 | 50 | 11 |
| Maniema | 14 | 11 | 0 |
| Tshopo | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| Kinshasa | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Kongo-Central | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kasaï-Central | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lualaba | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tanganyika | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lomami | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kasaï | 0 | 2 | 0 |