Masisi: Kazinga falls into the hands of AFC/M23 after violent clashes

The town of Kazinga, located in the Masisi territory of North Kivu, is now under the control of AFC/M23 rebels after violent clashes with the wazalendo on September 6, 2026. The fighting began on September 5 when the rebels launched an offensive against the positions held by the wazalendo. This advance is part of a growing instability, with the rebels having recently taken control of other localities in the same grouping. The situation remains tense, with fears of further civilian displacement.