1. Fighting displaces already uprooted families around Masisi and Walikale

Combat at Buruso and Biriko forced dozens of families to flee again, this time toward Hombo, Walikale-Centre and Bukavu. Local sources said Ufamandu I and II were almost entirely emptied of residents.

2. Authorities begin identifying Mbororo pastoralists in three northern provinces

The Interior Ministry dispatched an identification mission to Haut-Uélé, Bas-Uélé and Nord-Ubangi amid disputes involving pastoralists and local communities. The mission follows 2025 instructions to map pastoralist settlements in the affected provinces.

3. Ituri organization seeks a one-month delay to the school reopening

An organization that says it represents 21 Ituri communities asked the government to postpone classes because of Ebola transmission risks. Authorities have not changed the September 1 opening date, making the request an advocacy position rather than a policy decision.

4. Cabinet approves a draft legal framework for the voluntary carbon market

The proposed ordinance-law would establish national oversight and a carbon registry. Cabinet approval advances the process, but the measure’s legal effect, institutional responsibilities and benefit-sharing rules will depend on the final published text.

5. Government proposes permanent monitoring of online content

The communications minister proposed an interministerial monitoring system, platform-cooperation requirements and possible legal changes under the Digital Code. The scope of enforcement—and whether implementing rules protect legitimate political expression—has not been defined.