1. Seven civilians reported killed in another suspected ADF attack in Mambasa

At least seven civilians were reported killed early Saturday in Amani, more than 30 kilometers west of Biakato, in an attack attributed locally to the ADF. Around 20 houses were reportedly burned and several people remained missing; the figures are provisional.

2. Ebola deaths reach 2,786 as the outbreak expands to 60 health zones

The government reported 5,794 confirmed cases, 2,786 deaths and 1,293 recoveries across 60 health zones in six provinces. Vaccination is expanding, but community resistance and insecurity continue to complicate the response.

3. Teachers’ unions split over September 1 school reopening

The Intersyndicale called on teachers to return to classrooms, while SYECO urged a boycott over pay and payroll demands. Attendance remains uncertain in areas affected by Ebola and conflict.

4. Opposition resistance continues over terms of Tshisekedi’s proposed national dialogue

The UDPS backed the initiative, while the C64 opposition coalition maintained its rejection and September 15 march. The dispute remains centered on participation rules and the process’s format.

5. AFC/M23 challenges Kinshasa’s control over higher education in Goma

The AFC/M23 said universities in areas under its control could rely on East African Community mechanisms after Kinshasa suspended activities at 11 public institutions in Goma and Bukavu. Existing regional mechanisms do not themselves confer authority to issue nationally recognized Congolese diplomas.