Congolese government forces have re-entered the eastern city of Uvira after M23 rebels withdrew, restoring state control over a key border hub near Burundi and Lake Tanganyika. The army described the move as a significant battlefield gain following days of fighting.

Analysts caution the recapture is tactical rather than strategic. Rebel forces remain active elsewhere in eastern Congo, and the wider conflict continues to be shaped by regional politics, armed group mobility, and fragile diplomatic efforts.