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 Coltan Smuggling Conflict coltan smuggled from war-torn DRC reaches global markets and electronics supply chains. | Conflict | MEDIUM |
💥 Rwanda/M23 Forced Recruitment in Congo Rwanda and M23 rebels forcibly recruit and detain thousands of civilians and ex-soldiers in eastern DRC provinces, per Human Rights Watch. | Conflict | HIGH |
💥 Humanitarian Incidents in DRC Incidents affecting humanitarian workers in eastern DRC decreased from 33 in March to 29 in April 2026, concentrated in North and South Kivu | Conflict | HIGH |
💥 Ceasefire Appeal for Ituri Conflict WHO Director-General Tedros calls for ceasefire in DR Congo, specifically addressing people in the conflict-affected Ituri region. | Conflict | HIGH |
💥 M23 Tax Drive Impacts Aid in DR Congo M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo are imposing taxes on humanitarian aid groups, disrupting operations in conflict-affected areas. | Conflict | MEDIUM |
💥 Congo East Conflict Election Warning Congo's president warns that the country cannot hold its next elections until the ongoing conflict in the eastern region is resolved, highlighting persistent instability. | Conflict | CRITICAL |
💥 M23 Withdrawal in Eastern DRC Fighters from the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group have withdrawn from several areas in the violence-plagued eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, amid increasing pressure for a ceasefire. | Conflict | MEDIUM |
⚔️ DR Congo War May Delay 2028 Elections The President of DR Congo warns that the 2028 elections may be postponed due to the ongoing war in the eastern regions. | War | HIGH |
💥 Aid Worker Incidents in DRC Incidents against humanitarian workers in eastern DRC decreased to 33 in March 2026, primarily in North Kivu, South Kivu, Tanganyika, and Ituri, indicating ongoing regional violence. | Conflict | HIGH |
💥 Incidents in Eastern DRC Security incidents affecting humanitarian workers in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo decreased from 46 in February 2026 to 33 in March, primarily in North Kivu, South Kivu, Tanganyika, and Ituri regions. | 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 6/10/2026, 9:26:05 AM