1. Police disrupt C64 demonstrations across multiple cities

Police dispersed or blocked opposition demonstrations in Kinshasa and several provincial capitals. Tear gas, arrests and injuries were reported, while the National Human Rights Commission said nearly 70 people were arrested in Haut-Katanga. No consolidated national arrest or injury count was available.

2. Government submits a smaller CDF 56.929 trillion draft budget

Prime Minister Judith Suminwa submitted the draft 2027 finance law to the National Assembly with proposed spending of CDF 56.929 trillion, or about $24.8 billion. The submitted total is CDF 571 billion below the figure approved by Cabinet, and the adjustment has not been explained.

3. FARDC claims Miko hill as fighting continues across eastern fronts

FARDC and Wazalendo forces were reported to have taken Miko hill in Masisi, while traffic resumed cautiously along a road in Walikale. The FARDC also said four fighters were killed and 14 M23 and Twirwaneho members surrendered in Fizi. The battlefield claims have not been independently verified.

4. Ebola indicators improve in several affected areas

Ebola transmission is declining in Ituri, while the health minister said only one patient remained hospitalized in Tshopo and no active case remained in Bas-Uélé. Kasindi also reported no new case during September, although response officials continue to seek additional funding.

5. DRC and France expand bilateral air-service rights

The DRC and France signed an agreement permitting airlines from each country to operate as many as 11 weekly flights from April 2027, up from seven. Air Congo already serves Paris five times a week through a rotation operated with an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft and crew.