DR Congo, September 2026: 204 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In September 2026, ACLED recorded 235 political violence events in DR Congo, with 204 deaths (−15% against August 2026), −46% against September 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 67. The most affected region: Sud-Kivu (73 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 204
- −15% against the month before
- Violent events
- 235
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 67
- Demonstrations
- 38
Reported deaths per month
Regions in September 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sud-Kivu | 73 | 72 | 18 |
| Ituri | 70 | 27 | 14 |
| Nord-Kivu | 49 | 124 | 26 |
| Haut-Uele | 7 | 2 | 7 |
| Tanganyika | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Kinshasa | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kasaï-Central | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kongo-Central | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kwilu | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tshopo | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Haut-Katanga | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Haut-Lomami | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Articles of September 2026
- DR Congo calls for stronger fight against sexual violence
30 September 2026
- Families flee burned displacement site in Bunia, DR Congo
27 September 2026
- DR Congo: two generals on trial after the fall of Bukavu
25 September 2026
- Several killed in four fires in Bukavu, DR Congo
21 September 2026
- Ebola centres in Butembo and Katwa overwhelmed in DR Congo
21 September 2026
- School fire in Bukavu kills 26 children
14 September 2026
- Congolese government says M23 manoeuvres have failed in DR Congo
13 September 2026
- Congolese army attacks AFC/M23 in Kasopo, North Kivu
13 September 2026
- Surveillance failures fuel Ebola spread in Ituri, DR Congo
13 September 2026
- Fire kills at least 27 pupils in Bukavu, DR Congo
12 September 2026
- Ebola: 39 deaths in 24 hours despite peak having passed
11 September 2026
- A school fire in Bukavu, DR Congo, kills more than 20 children
11 September 2026