North Kivu: Clashes between Wazalendo and AFC-M23 in Burubi

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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North Kivu: Clashes between Wazalendo and AFC-M23 in Burubi

The situation is tense in several villages between Walikale and Masisi in North Kivu following violent clashes between AFC-M23 rebels and Wazalendo fighters in Burubi. The fighting began on Friday morning, causing residents to flee to safer areas. Socio-economic activities are paralyzed, and traffic on the Kashebere–Mungazi route is interrupted.

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