South Kivu Province is characterized by numerous rivers, lakes, and waterways that crisscross through its landscapes. The region lies in the center of the African Great Lakes, encompassed by Lake Kivu towards the west and sharing its border with the Virunga National Park on the east.

Feb 7, 2025 · Continued clashes in South Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are triggering mass displacement and causing civilian casualties, UN humanitarian affairs office OCHA said on Friday. Escalating fighting between M23 rebels and Congolese troops has caused thousands of people to ...

4 days ago · The Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have attacked Congolese government forces in the South Kivu province, breaking a two-day lull in fighting. Heavy shelling began on Tuesday morning, three days after a ...

22 hours ago · Humanitarian access in South Kivu remains a challenge, as the road between Goma and Bukavu has been inaccessible since the re-escalation of violence in January. Alternative routes, including those ...

3 days ago · The M23's expansion into South Kivu occurred in the aftermath of their capture of Goma, North Kivu's capital, in January 2025. [2] The deputy head of MONUSCO, Vivian van de Perre, said on January 28 that the Angolan-mediated peace process needed to be restarted to "avert the looming threat of a third Congo war." [3] The African Union Peace and Security Council held an emergency meeting on ...

Feb 1, 2025 · An attack by the rebels in Kalehe territory, about 140 kilometers (about 85 miles) from the South Kivu provincial capital, on Thursday was repelled by security forces, said Lt. Gen. Pacifique Masunzu, who commands a key military defense zone in South Kivu.

Jan 25, 2025 · In Lubero territory, in North Kivu province, the conflict resumed in December with massive displacement. It continued in Masisi territory, where intense fighting took place in January 2025, particularly for control of the town of Masisi Centre, before moving down towards South Kivu province, to Minova and Numbi in Kalehe territory.

Mar 27, 2024 · South Kivu has also seen a resurgence of tensions, driven by armed groups and inter-community rivalry. Frequent rumours about the presence of M23 elements, and the extension of the conflict from...

Jan 28, 2021 · Unrest in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has forced thousands to flee their homes. Many are in remote and under-resourced areas of South Kivu.

Jun 25, 2024 · MONUSCO has significantly bolstered the justice system in South Kivu with initiatives that have helped investigate and prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity and grave human rights...