Rebel group M23 has expanded its influence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, seizing control of significant territory amid deepening tensions between Kinshasa and Kigali. The dispute centers on competing claims over security operations and national sovereignty, with neither government showing signs of backing down. As fighting persists, the region’s fragile stability hangs in the balance, raising concerns over humanitarian consequences. The stalemate risks prolonging a conflict that has already displaced thousands and strained diplomatic relations.
M23 controls large parts of eastern DRC as Kinshasa and Kigali remain divided over security and sovereignty.
