UPDATES K'URUGAMBA🚨TSHISEKEDI YAMBUYE Mahanga na Kilongo INGABO ZA KABILA FRN NYUMA Y'INAMA YA GOMA

Fighting across Masisi, Walikale, and Walungu: two villages change hands as renewed clashes disrupt travel and force civilians to flee in eastern DR Congo. In this Rwanda Updates report, we explain the developments reported on 5 November 2026, connecting the fighting in North Kivu with renewed confrontations in South Kivu. According to Radio Okapi, FARDC troops supported by Wazalendo fighters regained control of Mahanga and Kilongo following clashes with FRN combatants. Local sources reported that FRN fighters withdrew toward Kasopo. Further fighting was reported at Kibati in Walikale, without a conclusive account of the outcome. In Walungu, reporting attributed to ACTUALITE.CD describes clashes around the Lutunkulu–Nzibira axis, including surrounding villages and hills. Residents and travellers reported being trapped by gunfire, highlighting the growing risks to civilian movement and access to essential services. We also examine Lawrence Kanyuka’s statement alleging attacks on Nyamarhege, Lulaba, Chulwe, and Kasika. His claims concerning combat drones, fighter aircraft, heavy artillery, and attacks on populated areas are presented as FRN’s account. His description of FRN operations as protecting civilians is likewise attributed to the movement. This report follows the chronology, distinguishes reported territorial changes from ongoing clashes, and explains the consequences for communities caught between the opposing forces. No comprehensive casualty figures were available in the information covered. SOURCES: Radio Okapi reporting, ACTUALITE.CD reporting, and Lawrence Kanyuka’s statement dated 5 November 2026. JOURNALISM DISCLAIMER: Rwanda Updates Media is committed to factual, balanced, and responsible journalism. We distinguish verified information from attributed reports, allegations, and statements by parties to the conflict. Battlefield control can change rapidly; this video reflects the information available for the developments covered. We do not support or promote armed groups, terrorism, violence, hate speech, or propaganda. Conflict coverage is provided solely for journalistic, educational, and public-interest purposes. The Kinyarwanda script, narration, and editorial presentation are an original Rwanda Updates Media production. Third-party photographs, interviews, and footage remain the property of their respective rights holders. Illustrative thumbnail montages do not constitute evidence of actual events. 👍 LIKE | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE | 💬 COMMENT | 📢 SHARE Follow Rwanda Updates for clear reporting on the Great Lakes region. Keep comments respectful and avoid sharing unverified battlefield claims. #RwandaUpdates #DRC #Masisi #Walikale #Walungu #NorthKivu #SouthKivu #CongoNews DRC conflict November 5 2026, Masisi fighting, Mahanga Kilongo FARDC, Walikale Kibati clashes, Walungu fighting, Lutunkulu Nzibira, FRN FARDC Wazalendo, Lawrence Kanyuka statement, eastern Congo displacement, North Kivu South Kivu news Rwanda Updates, DRC news, Congo conflict, Masisi, Walikale, Walungu, Mahanga, Kilongo, Kasopo, Kibati, Nzibira, Lutunkulu, FARDC, FRN, Wazalendo, Lawrence Kanyuka, amakuru ya Congo, amakuru yo ku rugamba, imirwano muri Masisi, imirwano muri Walungu, Kivu y’Amajyaruguru, Kivu y’Amajyepfo, abaturage bahunze