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.

1 day ago · For aid teams who remain committed to helping vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities impacted by the fighting, Mr. Lemarquis signalled that the most urgent priorities include reopening airports for humanitarian flights in Goma – capital of North Kivu and Kavumu in South Kivu, both now controlled by M23. ‘Tense’ situation in Bukavu

In late January, M23 took control of Numbi, in the highlands of northern South Kivu, and of Minova, by the shores of Lake Kivu. Following the takeover of Goma, North Kivu’s capital, the group ...

3 days ago · The rapid and uninterrupted expansion of the conflict, particularly in South Kivu province, continues to inflict a heavy toll on the civilian population, as evidenced by new movements of displaced people forced to flee combat zones in precarious conditions. It is imperative to put an end to the confrontations and to resume the path of dialogue ...

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 ...

6 days 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 ...

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.

Feb 11, 2025 · 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 ...

Feb 11, 2025 · Transport on the lake between North Kivu and South Kivu provinces is also suspended. Humanitarian actors are assessing losses caused by the looting of their warehouses and exploring ways to restore stocks. Goma plays a central role, as a logistical hub for the entire eastern region, in the distribution of humanitarian aid, making these losses ...

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...