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UN aid agencies warn of a worsening hunger crisis in eastern DR Congo, driven by ongoing conflict, funding shortages, and restricted access. Nearly 25 million people face high food insecurity, with 3 million in emergency hunger. Aid cuts threaten to worsen the situation further.
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Between mid-October and late November 2025, armed groups in eastern Congo and Mali have intensified violence. In Congo's North Kivu, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) killed at least 89 people, including 17 in a maternity ward. In Mali, al-Qaeda-linked JNIM executed TikTok user Mariame Cissé after abducting her. Malian military and allied militias also killed at least 31 civilians in Segou amid ongoing conflict.
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Qatar's leader visited the DRC to bolster peace talks with M23 rebels amid ongoing violence. A framework agreement was signed, backed by the US and Qatar, aiming to end years of conflict in eastern DRC. Despite progress, violence persists, and negotiations face delays.
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On December 4, 2025, Presidents Felix Tshisekedi of DR Congo and Paul Kagame of Rwanda signed the US-brokered Washington Accords, aiming to end decades of conflict involving the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group. Despite the agreement, fighting continues in eastern Congo, causing civilian casualties and displacement. The deal includes a ceasefire, disarmament, refugee returns, and a regional economic integration framework to attract Western investment in critical minerals.