Monthly report · August 2026 — what structured the month

National monthly report — August 2026. 87 sourced signals in the monthly 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 monthly 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. Congolese authorities continue the investigation. (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%)

The reality in the Democratic Republic of Congo is marked by an intensification of the Ebola outbreak, particularly around Bunia, which requires immediate attention. Political and security tensions, exacerbated by the expulsion of a Congolese officer and armed attacks in Beni, underscore the need for active monitoring. Government initiatives, such as launching awareness campaigns and new codes to regulate exports, demonstrate a willingness to address current challenges.

1. Strengthen vaccination and awareness efforts around the Ebola outbreak, mobilizing necessary resources to counter the spread of the virus.
2. Establish dialogue between Congolese authorities and local actors to ease tensions following the officer's expulsion and improve security in the Goma region.
3. Closely monitor the security situation in Beni and other high-risk areas, ensuring a rapid response to violent incidents.
4. Encourage transparency and communication around government initiatives to restore public trust in institutions.
5. Continue to monitor the activities of mining companies and their environmental impact, ensuring compliance with standards to avoid future conflicts.