Congo's army says it has stopped the FRN advance at Bulambika and is preparing a counter-attack to retake the positions it lost in Kalehe.
Claimed by: Congolese army (FARDC), 34th military region spokesperson Maj. Dieudonne Kasereka
So far this rests only on one side of the dispute. We'll update this page as reporting comes in, then say whether it held up.
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Who's reporting it
- Actualite.cd , 2026-11-09: Army spokesperson Maj. Kasereka says the enemy has been "stopped" at Bulambika, that a counter-attack is being prepared, and that the army still holds Mubugu, Irangi and Hombo-Sud. source
- Africanews , 2026-11-10: Reports that military authorities have announced a counter-offensive to retake lost positions, and quotes a Wazalendo leader and lawmaker saying the situation is under control. source
- PressAfrik , 2026-11-10: Citing Congolese military sources reached by RFI, it says the army still holds Mubugu and Hombo-Sud and is preparing a response. source
History
- 2026-11-10: One side only. Every report of the halt and the planned counter-offensive comes from the Congolese army or its allies, and no independent account of the front line has been published.