ESCALATINGCentral Africa
DR Congo Conflict
Democratic Republic of Congo · Since 1998
WOR SEVERITY INDEX
7.9
+0.6 this week
7.9
OVERVIEW
Multi-party armed conflict in eastern DRC involving M23 rebels, FDLR, and over 120 armed groups. Rwanda's alleged support for M23 has created significant regional diplomatic tensions.
LATEST DEVELOPMENT
M23 forces capture Goma airport, closing the city's main humanitarian lifeline. Regional summit convened in emergency session. 500,000 flee in 48-hour period.
ACTIVE PARTIES
- M23 / AFC rebels
- FARDC (DRC Army)
- FDLR
- MONUSCO (UN)
COUNTRY IMPACT
| Country | Impact Type | Severity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | Military involvement | HIGH | M23 rebel support allegations, ICC investigations, bilateral tension with DRC |
| Uganda | Military involvement | MEDIUM | LRA remnants, oil pipeline security, refugee hosting |
| Burundi | Military involvement | MEDIUM | FNL rebel cross-border activity, destabilization |
| China | Economic spillover | MEDIUM | Cobalt and coltan mining investment exposure ($6B+ assets) |
| Zambia | Trade disruption | LOW | Copper supply chain disruption, refugee hosting |
| Tanzania | Diplomatic tension | LOW | Border security, Great Lakes regional stability concern |
| USA | Trade disruption | LOW | Dodd-Frank conflict minerals compliance costs |
| EU | Economic spillover | LOW | EV battery supply chain (cobalt) risk exposure |
RECENT DISPATCHES
KEY FIGURES
CASUALTIES
8,000+ killed in 2025 alone
DISPLACED
6.9 million internally displaced
START DATE
January 1998
LAST UPDATED
Mar 25, 2026
DATA SOURCES
- ↗ ACLED
- ↗ UN Group of Experts
- ↗ UNHCR