Fighting is escalating once again in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with M23 rebels reportedly entering the strategic city of Uvira, raising fresh doubts about the durability of recent peace agreements. As South Kivu faces the threat of wider instability and displacement, questions are growing over the effectiveness of externally brokered ceasefires, the role of regional power dynamics involving Rwanda and neighbouring states, and how Congo’s vast mineral wealth continues to shape the conflict.
In this conversation, experts, including our Program Director Joshua Walker, unpack the strategic importance of Uvira, the humanitarian risks facing civilians, the limits of Trump-linked diplomatic claims, and whether Africa-led solutions can succeed where past frameworks have fallen short.
Watch the full video: Eastern Congo on the Brink as M23 Pushes Into Strategic Uvira