Conflict Monitor
Congo war: live conflict tracking in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Track active conflicts, military developments, and geopolitical escalation related to Congo. Connect events directly to Catalyst's market impact layer.
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Conflict map — Congo
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Active conflict events — Congo
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| Event | Type | Severity |
|---|---|---|
💥 DRC Conflict Update 2026 A brief update from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees on the ongoing situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, likely covering humanitarian and conflict-related issues as of March 31, 2026. | Conflict | HIGH |
💥 Escalating Conflict in Eastern DRC Eastern DRC faces a severe humanitarian crisis due to escalating conflict, mass displacement, and collapsing services, exacerbated by resource cuts, as evaluated by the Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluation. | Conflict | HIGH |
💥 Intensified Clashes in Sud-Kivu Armed clashes have intensified in territories such as Fizi, Mwenga, Uvira, Kalehe, and Shabunda in Sud-Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, affecting approximately 154,700 people and worsening humanitarian needs. | Conflict | HIGH |
💥 Escalating Conflict in Eastern DRC Eastern DRC faces a severe humanitarian crisis due to escalating conflict, mass displacement, and collapsing services, leading to an inter-agency evaluation planned for April 2026. | Conflict | CRITICAL |
💥 DRC Eastern Conflict Escalates Peace talks between DRC government and M23 rebels opened in Geneva to address the ongoing war in eastern DRC, where fighting has shifted to remote and dangerous highland areas despite repeated ceasefire attempts. | Conflict | HIGH |
💥 Conflict in South Kivu Highlands Warring parties in South Kivu Highlands are hindering aid and threatening civilian protection, as reported by Human Rights Watch. | Conflict | HIGH |
⚔️ DRC Peace Talks Amid War Escalation Peace talks between the DRC government and M23 rebels opened in Geneva to address the ongoing war in eastern DRC, where fighting has shifted to remote highlands despite repeated ceasefire attempts. | War | HIGH |
💥 Armed clashes displace thousands in DRC Tanganyika In the Tanganyika province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, over 97,000 people have been newly displaced due to armed attacks and clashes, with major impacts in areas like Nyemba, Kalemie, and Kyambi, contributing to over 333,000 total internally displaced persons. | Conflict | HIGH |
💥 Escalating Conflicts in DRC East Ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri, Nord-Kivu, and Sud-Kivu regions are worsening food insecurity and reducing access to food and incomes, leading to a Crisis phase through September 2026. | Conflict | CRITICAL |
💥 Violence Escalates in DRC Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has intensified, with the security and political situation remaining extremely tense as the UN pledges continued support. | Conflict | HIGH |
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About this tracker
The Congo Conflict
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been plagued by armed conflict in its eastern provinces for three decades. The current crisis centers on the M23 rebel group, which has captured significant territory in North Kivu province since resuming its offensive in 2022. Backed by Rwanda (a fact confirmed by UN investigations despite Rwandan denials), M23's advance has displaced millions and created one of the world's largest internal displacement crises.
Eastern DRC's conflicts are fueled by competition for the region's vast mineral wealth — including cobalt, coltan, gold, and tin — which supply global electronics and battery supply chains. Over 100 armed groups operate in the eastern provinces, and the Congolese military (FARDC) has struggled to contain them despite support from UN peacekeepers (MONUSCO) and East African regional forces.
Monitor the DRC situation on our conflict map and see it in the context of all active wars and wars in Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the M23 rebel group?
M23 (March 23 Movement) is an armed group primarily composed of ethnic Tutsi fighters in eastern DRC. Originally formed in 2012, defeated in 2013, and resurgent since 2022, M23 has captured significant territory in North Kivu. UN reports confirm Rwandan military support for the group, though Rwanda denies this.
Why is the Congo conflict important globally?
Eastern DRC produces critical minerals for global technology supply chains including cobalt (essential for EV batteries), coltan (used in smartphones and electronics), and tin. Conflict in these mining regions can disrupt supply chains and affect commodity prices worldwide.
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Last updated 4/24/2026, 11:28:02 AM