DR Congo, October 2026: 259 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In October 2026, ACLED recorded 199 political violence events in DR Congo, with 259 deaths (+27% against September 2026), −33% against October 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 130. The most affected region: Ituri (138 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 259
- +27% against the month before
- Violent events
- 199
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 130
- Demonstrations
- 20
Reported deaths per month
Regions in October 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ituri | 138 | 38 | 107 |
| Sud-Kivu | 64 | 78 | 11 |
| Nord-Kivu | 36 | 66 | 6 |
| Haut-Lomami | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Kwango | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Tshopo | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Tanganyika | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Kasaï | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Kinshasa | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kongo-Central | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Maï-Ndombe | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Haut-Uele | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Lualaba | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Maniema | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Haut-Katanga | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Articles of October 2026
- Cholera: 129 cases and 14 deaths recorded in Mbandaka
31 October 2026
- DR Congo and Belgium honour soldiers killed in Egypt
31 October 2026
- Ebola death toll exceeds 5,000 in DR Congo
31 October 2026
- Fragile lull returns to Burubi after Wazalendo-FRN clashes
31 October 2026
- Ebola kills two young doctors in 48 hours in DR Congo
31 October 2026
- ICG condemns FRN’s use of political violence in DR Congo
31 October 2026
- Flooding closes schools in Kasindi, North Kivu
30 October 2026
- HRW says US sanctions against Kigali are insufficient
30 October 2026
- Tshisekedi asks Putin to help end conflict with Rwanda
30 October 2026
- Ten countries condemn Joseph Kabila’s FRN violence in DR Congo
30 October 2026
- Ebola: more than 10,200 cases and 5,000 deaths in Africa, Africa CDC says
30 October 2026
- Survey records 1,205 children at Shabunda mines
30 October 2026