On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the armed group AFC/M23 announced it had recaptured more than 10 villages in Masisi territory, North Kivu, after heavy clashes with the coalition of FARDC (Congolese army), FDLR, and Wazalendo militias.Gasenyi, Bukinanyana, Bushiha, Bukumbiriri, Nkokwe, Runigi, Karunga, Nyakigano, Miruta, Musheberi, Kavuta
Last week, FARDC and its allies had seized many of these areas, advancing toward Rubaya, a strategic mining hub rich in coltan and other minerals.
On May 26, AFC/M23 reportedly launched counter‑offensives, regaining control after intense fighting.
The group continues to accuse Kinshasa of collaborating with FDLR and Wazalendo militias, fueling instability in eastern Congo.
This development underscores the volatile nature of the conflict, with territories frequently changing hands and strategic zones like Rubaya remaining highly contested.
NDAHIRO VALENS ARATUNGURANYE “AMASHYARI UBUGAMBANYI MURI SHOWBIZZ” YAMPANO, GODFATHER NA KASUKU