Eastern DR Congo

Armed conflict

Status as of 2026-11-03

Situation

Armed groups including the M23 rebels, which UN experts say are backed by Rwanda, remain active in North and South Kivu despite 2025 peace agreements.

Market odds

No active prediction market for this flashpoint yet.

Sources

CFRGlobal Conflict Trackerwww.cfr.org

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