[Democratic Republic of Congo] Battles: Non-state actor overtakes territory

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On approximately April 10, 2025, the Wazalendo militia reportedly clashed with M23 forces and captured territory in the Chizi area of Sud-Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo. The engagement occurred in a rural groupement within Kalehe territory, with casualty figures unknown.

Supply-chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. Eastern DRC's ongoing militia conflicts could potentially affect regional mining operations if violence spreads, but the specific location and scale of this engagement suggest limited immediate disruption to major supply chains.

Watch points

• Monitor for independent confirmation of the territorial change and whether M23 attempts to retake the area
• Track potential expansion of fighting beyond the immediate Chizi locality that could affect broader Sud-Kivu stability