1. Mutamba receives a second embezzlement conviction

Former justice minister Constant Mutamba was sentenced to 10 years of forced labor for embezzlement involving reparations intended for victims of the 2000 fighting between Rwandan and Ugandan forces in Kisangani. The former presidential candidate, who had presented himself as an anti-corruption reformer, received a separate three-year sentence over prison-construction funds in September 2025.

2. Government-aligned forces make limited gains across the Kivu fronts

FARDC and Wazalendo forces recaptured several positions in Masisi and Walikale, but AFC/M23 retained Malemo and recovered Kibati. Fighting also continued in South Kivu. The latest exchanges slightly favor government-aligned forces in parts of North Kivu, but they do not establish a decisive shift across the wider conflict.

3. South Kivu records 1,133 cholera cases in two weeks

South Kivu recorded 1,133 cholera cases and 20 deaths over two epidemiological weeks. Bukavu, Kabare, Walungu and Uvira were among the most affected areas.

4. Ebola reaches 7,475 confirmed cases and 3,605 deaths

The latest available data, covering cases through September 16, record 7,475 confirmed Ebola cases and 3,605 deaths. Sud-Ubangi remained at one confirmed case, which was fatal. Ituri and North Kivu continue to account for most new infections, while understaffing and limited referral capacity are constraining the response in some affected health zones.

5. Inquiry examines alleged Force du Progrès role in C64 violence

The National Human Rights Commission confirmed that people carrying machetes, sticks and other weapons blocked the C64 march in Limete but did not identify them. Contemporary reporting and C64 described them as members of the UDPS-linked Force du Progrès. An investigation is expected to determine responsibility, including for the death of opposition activist Manassé Lomboto.