1. Miners’ protests spread across Kolwezi

Protests spread across Kolwezi for a second day. Barricades, damaged vehicles and gunfire disrupted parts of the city, and some schools and businesses closed. Artisanal miners continue to demand reopened mineral-buying sites and viable areas where they can work legally.

2. Suspected outbreak causes dozens of reported deaths in Masisi

More than 100 people have developed cholera-like symptoms in Ufamandu, in North Kivu’s Masisi territory. Local sources put the death toll at about 40. The Katoyi health-zone chief is seeking access for medical staff and supplies while awaiting reports from local facilities to confirm the toll.

3. Unpaid Ebola responders threaten to stop work

Field responders in Ituri’s Rwampara health zone say they have gone 77 days without allowances and threaten to stop work. Médecins Sans Frontières plans to close one Bunia treatment center on October 31 and move staff to other affected areas; four centers remain open in the city.

4. Fighting resumes across South Kivu fronts

FARDC and government-aligned fighters clashed with FRN/M23 forces around Kaziba after a brief lull on Monday. A military drone was reported brought down, and schools closed during the fighting. Separate clashes in Uvira territory disrupted traffic between Bukavu and Uvira.

5. Kabila’s armed turn tests the limits of political dialogue

The African Union is calling for inclusive dialogue while rejecting the use of force to take power. Congolese opposition figures are pressing for clarity on who may participate after Kabila took leadership of the FRN. The media regulator has barred outlets from giving Kabila or FRN representatives direct access to their platforms.