By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Kivumorningpost
New clashes have pitted the Front for the Refounding of the Nation against the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and their allies in the Gipimo area, in Fizi territory, South Kivu. Fighters were reported there on Monday 26 October 2026, reports Kivu Morning Post.
Authorities dismantled more than 20 roadblocks and 15 illegal cells along the route linking Fizi-centre to Misisi, in South Kivu, according to territorial administrator Samy Badibanga. The operation, negotiated with the Wazalendo, comes as more than 200 young volunteers have registered to join the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Beto reports.
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Congolese opposition coalition C64 begins a European tour on 26 October 2026 to mobilise chancelleries for inclusive national dialogue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Martin Fayulu, Moïse Katumbi, Jean-Marc Kabund and Augustin Matata Ponyo are among its leaders, reports Le Pays.
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Fresh fighting has pitted Somali government and South West forces against fighters loyal to Cabdicasiis Lafta-gareen near Burijeed, in the Bay region. The clashes, reportedly involving F-16 aircraft, caused losses on both sides and the situation remains tense, according to local sources quoted by Caasimada Online.
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The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo groups the Rwandan Defence Forces, the AFC and the M23 under the name “relooked RDF/AFC/M23”, presented as a single external force. Defence Minister Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita outlined this view at the 23 October Council of Ministers meeting, Beto reports.
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Ebola affects 66 health zones in seven Congolese provincesThe Congolese health minister reported a fresh rise in Ebola cases, as the outbreak remains active in seven provinces and has affected 66 of the 178 health zones concerned. Presented to the Council of Ministers on 23 October, the response is focused in particular on Mandima and North Kivu, according to the government report cited by Beto.
Interpol dismantles vehicle fraud network in 21 countries, including GabonInterpol dismantled a vehicle-import fraud network that used social media as part of an operation carried out in 21 countries, including Gabon. Gabon’s General Directorate of Investigations took part in the operation, according to Direct Infos Gabon.The week in Africa
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