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Rwandan forces and M23 seized Uvira near Burundi’s border, triggering political turmoil and deepening regional crises.
In early 2026, Burundi faces escalating regional instability after Rwandan forces and the M23 militia captured Uvira, just five kilometers from its border, marking a major military setback for Burundian troops supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The defeat triggered internal political tension, with President Ndayishimiye reprimanding his Foreign Minister.
Meanwhile, UN experts confirmed Rwanda and M23 are establishing administrative and security structures in eastern DRC, effectively replacing state functions.
Despite U.S. and Qatari mediation efforts, no binding agreements exist, and the humanitarian crisis deepens.
In the Sahel, Niger declared national mobilization amid rising jihadist violence, joining Burkina Faso in a sweeping military response.
Sudan’s war, now more communal and complex, continues to devastate civilians and infrastructure, with no clear peace path.
Ethiopia’s military constraints limit its ability to act against Eritrea, while Rwanda maintains strong economic growth and funds its eastern Congo operations through off-budget means, balancing regional influence with fiscal stability.
Las fuerzas ruandesas y el M23 se apoderaron de Uvira, cerca de la frontera con Burundi, lo que desencadenó una agitación política y profundizó las crisis regionales.