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 |
|---|---|---|
🎯 Drone Attack Kills Three in Goma A drone attack in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, killed three people, as claimed by M23 rebels. | Strike | HIGH |
💥 DRC Conflict Sexual Violence The UN's BCNUDH warns of extensive sexual violence linked to ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting sexual slavery and the suffering of children born from rape. | Conflict | HIGH |
🎯 DRC Drone Strike Kills Aid Worker A drone strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo targeted a UN staff member's residence, killing a French aid worker, and prompted investigations by local authorities. | Strike | MEDIUM |
💥 UN Condemns Drone Use in Eastern DR Congo The UN mission has condemned the use of drones in eastern DR Congo amid ongoing armed conflicts involving various groups. | Conflict | MEDIUM |
💥 DRC-Burundi Border Reopens After Rebel Offensive The reopening of a key border post between DRC and Burundi follows an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels, indicating ongoing conflict in the region. | Conflict | HIGH |
💥 DR Congo Violence Blamed on M23 and Rwanda US senior adviser blames M23 and Rwanda for recent violence and territorial breaches in DR Congo, including the takeover of Uvira. | Conflict | MEDIUM |
💥 Border Reopening in South Kivu After Rebel Offensive A border post between DR Congo and Burundi has reopened after a closure due to an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels, allowing over 10,000 crossings on the first day. | Conflict | MEDIUM |
💥 Protection Monitoring in North Kivu Dec 2025 Protection monitoring reports in North Kivu indicate ongoing conflict-related issues affecting the population. | Conflict | MEDIUM |
💥 Conflict in Goma, DRC Goma is experiencing ongoing conflict as it remains under threat a year after falling to Rwanda-backed rebels. | Conflict | HIGH |
💥 Congolese army retakes Uvira from M23 The Congolese army has regained control of the city of Uvira after the withdrawal of M23 fighters, ending weeks of rebel presence in the area. | Conflict | MEDIUM |
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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 3/15/2026, 7:56:35 AM