Masisi: FARDC and Wazalendo Launch Offensive Against AFC/M23 in Kasopo

The security situation in the Masisi territory of North Kivu is volatile, with new fighting reported on September 13, 2026, in the Osso Banyungu sector. The FARDC, supported by Wazalendo, launched an offensive against the AFC/M23 in Kasopo, a strategic area. The clashes, which began around 2 PM local time, involve heavy and light weapon fire, and several villages have already been affected by population displacements. The situation remains tense and fluid, with no reliable casualty figures available at this time.