Violence has flared up again in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the M23 rebel group captured the country’s eastern region in late January.

Currently the humanitarian and economic situation is dire, as the insurgents wage a campaign against the DRC government.

The African Union warns if the situation remains unchanged, it could see a breaking up of the Central African nation.

Image: The conflict began in January 2025. Image: Shutterstock – Vlad Karavaev

Produced By: Toni Pankaluic

Featured In Story: Professor Minakshi Das – Affiliate at the Monash Global Peace and Security Centre

First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 19 February 2025