National weekly report — week 2026-W32. 87 sourced signals in the weekly window. Most active provinces: haut-katanga, kinshasa, nord-kivu, kasai, lomami, sud-kivu, ituri, mai-ndombe. 45 item(s) in immediate priority (act / corroborate first). Bundle average confidence: 81%.

This report is not an alert ticker. It packages the weekly for decision-makers, field teams and partners: where pressure is highest, what must be cross-checked, and what remains context. No forward scenario is asserted without a source. Priority bands below replace raw technical severity tags.

Immediate priority

1. Ebola outbreak in DRC intensifies — Bunia · ituri. The Ebola outbreak, declared on May 15, is intensifying with a continuous increase in cases and deaths, affecting several provinces including Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo. (confidence 85%)
2. Ebola Outbreak in DRC — Bunia · ituri. The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo shows no signs of slowing down, with 3,605 confirmed cases and nearly 1,500 deaths in just 11 weeks. (confidence 85%)
3. Ebola outbreak intensifies in DRC — Bunia · ituri. The Ebola outbreak, officially declared on May 15, is intensifying with sustained transmission and a continuous increase in cases and deaths. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo variant, has spread to five provinces, including Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo. (confidence 85%)
4. Expulsion of Congolese officer blocks ceasefire verification mechanism — Goma · nord-kivu. The expulsion of a Congolese officer has hindered the ceasefire verification mechanism in eastern DRC, exacerbating tensions in the region. (confidence 80%)
5. Armed attacks in Beni, North Kivu Province — Beni · nord-kivu. Local authorities report that at least three civilians were killed during an armed attack in Beni Territory on August 2. (confidence 80%)
6. A 48-carat diamond disappears before expertise — Tshikapa · kasai. A 48-carat diamond was discovered in Kamambaji, in the Tshikapa territory. According to the Provincial Mines Inspection, it never arrived in Tshikapa to be submitted for expertise at the Center for Expertise, Evaluation, and Certification. (confidence 85%)

Active watch

1. Chinese mining companies refute uranium contamination accusations — non spécifié · haut-katanga. Chinese mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo have denied allegations of uranium contamination in their operations. (confidence 75%)
2. Arrest of a suspect in the murder of a sports entrepreneur — Kinshasa. A man was arrested in Brazzaville in connection with the murder of Vally Amisi, a Congolese sports entrepreneur who was killed in Kinshasa last April. (confidence 85%)
3. Imminent launch of a large awareness campaign on GENOCOST — Kinshasa. The President of the Republic, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, announced the launch of an awareness campaign on war crimes in the DRC. (confidence 80%)
4. Increased tax pressure under state of siege in North Kivu — Goma · nord-kivu. Former North Kivu governor Carly Nzanzu Kasivita denounced increased tax pressure, with taxes being multiplied by ten under the state of siege. (confidence 70%)
5. Suspension of Gatherings in Butsili to Prevent Ebola — Beni · nord-kivu. Jehovah's Witnesses have suspended their gatherings in Butsili to prevent the spread of Ebola. (confidence 75%)
6. Nine ADF hostages escape after bombings — Mambasa · ituri. Nine hostages held by the ADF managed to escape following bombings carried out by the FARDC-UPDF coalition in the Mambasa area. (confidence 80%)

Context

1. Chinese mining companies reject uranium content accusations — Lubumbashi · haut-katanga. Chinese mining companies in the DRC have rejected accusations of excessive uranium content in their cobalt, stating that the allegations are unfounded. (confidence 75%)
2. Launch of code 14 to control coffee exports in Kyavinyonge — Kyavinyonge · nord-kivu. The North Kivu government launched code 14 to better control coffee exports and end fraud in Kyavinyonge. (confidence 75%)
3. North Kivu: Muhindo Nzangi Launches Construction of a Tractor Assembly Plant in the ZES of Musienene — Beni · nord-kivu. The State Minister of Agriculture and Food Security launched the construction of a tractor assembly plant in the Special Economic Zone of Musienene. (confidence 80%)
4. Awareness on the General Population and Habitat Census in Kongo Central — Kongo Central · kongo-central. Kongo Central: awareness campaign for the population on the General Population and Habitat Census (RGPH2). (confidence 75%)
5. Kwilu: continuation of awareness for the second general population census — Kwilu. Authorities in Kwilu continue awareness efforts for the second general population census. (confidence 75%)
6. Equateur: Local associations receive tonnes of fishing inputs and equipment — Mbandaka · equateur. The Minister in charge of Fisheries and Aquaculture provided tonnes of fishing inputs and equipment to local associations in Mbandaka. (confidence 85%)

The situation in Bunia, Ituri, is marked by an intensifying Ebola outbreak that requires immediate attention and response actions. Political and security tensions in the region, exacerbated by the expulsion of a Congolese officer, add a layer of complexity to the situation. Events in Beni, with armed attacks, also highlight ongoing security challenges in North Kivu. Awareness efforts and control initiatives, particularly regarding coffee exports and campaigns on war crimes, demonstrate a willingness to improve governance and security, but challenges remain.

1. Strengthen response measures to the Ebola outbreak by mobilizing additional resources and improving coordination between humanitarian and government agencies.
2. Closely monitor political tensions arising from the expulsion of the Congolese officer and assess its impact on the ceasefire verification mechanism.
3. Increase security in areas affected by armed attacks, particularly in Beni, to protect civilians and prevent further violence.
4. Support awareness initiatives on war crimes and human rights to strengthen community resilience and promote peace.
5. Evaluate the impact of new regulations on coffee exports and other resources to ensure transparency and combat fraud.