Eastern Congo’s North Kivu in the news after brutal attacks and mass graves in Uvira and Lubero, with MONUSCO urging calm. Province in DRC since 1967.
Authorities in South Kivu have identified two mass graves near Uvira containing at least 171 bodies, suspected to be victims of M23 rebels. The region remains volatile despite rebel withdrawals and ongoing peace efforts. UN and regional bodies are calling for investigations today, 15 Apr 2026.
The World Health Organization has declared the Congo outbreak a public health emergency of international concern as cases and deaths rise in Ituri and North Kivu. Diagnostic delays, testing for the wrong strain, and disrupted sample handling have hindered early detection, enabling spread to Uganda and rebel-held areas.