1. Kinshasa seeks suspension of Rwandan UN deployments

The DRC asked the UN to suspend new deployments and rotations of Rwandan peacekeepers until Rwanda’s withdrawal from Congolese territory is verified. Kinshasa also accused the RDF of carrying out a September 28 drone strike at Pinga that killed five people and seriously wounded eight, and requested an investigation by regional verification mechanisms and MONUSCO.

2. Seven civilians killed at Katana

At least seven civilians, including three women, were reported killed during fighting between Wazalendo and M23 forces at Katana in South Kivu. Military-justice investigators who completed fieldwork in Uvira are also preparing deployments to Kalehe, Mwenga and Shabunda to document alleged AFC/M23 abuses.

3. Ebola reaches 12 of Mandima’s 18 health areas

Ebola has spread to 12 of the 18 health areas in Mandima health zone in Ituri. Authorities have closed a hospital and a school in Tshopo, displaced arrivals are straining services at Belika and misinformation continues to obstruct response work. Lubero reported its first two recoveries.

4. Humanitarian plan remains only half funded

The DRC’s $2.13 billion humanitarian-response plan is 50.5 percent funded. The UN estimates that 26.5 million people face acute food insecurity and 6.1 million are displaced.

5. DRC-China trade reaches $19.2 billion

Bilateral trade exceeded $19.2 billion between January and July, according to China’s ambassador. Beijing is encouraging greater Congolese use of zero-tariff access to its market and broader cooperation beyond the mining sector.