
Now that AFC/M23 has conquered Goma and Bukavu. The next goal seems to be Uvira. As they want to solidify its role in the Kivu Provinces. The M23/AFC have even gotten an ally and are now in a grand coalition with Twirwaneho. So, they now having another militia supporting its mission and operation.
They are now gaining grounds, as the FARDC/Wazalendo is losing it. They are retreating and even the Burundian forces have fled back across the borders. As they are seeing the strategical and tactical advances of M23/AFC, which was a reason why the M23 could takeover Bukavu so quickly.
Now they are steaming ahead and now will have control of the Kivu Provinces in totality. This is just one move at the time. The warfare done is deliberate and is clear. They have not only outmanoeuvred, but they are outflanking the FARDC/Wazalendo.
The leaks surrounding General Makenga proved they have drones and other connections to satellites, which means they have an advantage by air and can get an aerial oversight of the frontlines, which is far from what the FARDC/Wazalendo can. That means the sophistication of the warfare is giving M23 an edge.
This is hurting the Kinshasa government and their forces in Eastern Congo. As they are scrambling and are outplayed on a regular basis. That’s why the M23 is moving ahead and able to conquer such vast territories in a short amount of time.
The M23 will now have Uvira, Bukavu and Goma. That is significant and telling. They are now controlling vast areas and urban areas too. Cities and centres of trade, which will benefit the war-economy and the militia itself. The backers will get their profits and get their wealth extracted as a part of it.
Uvira is at a standstill and awaiting the M23 today. That’s really telling and worrisome. Yet another city fallen to M23. Now we can wonder what is their next step and where they want to continue the battle. As the frontlines has moved at such a phase.
FARDC/Wazalendo needs more support, logistical and arms, which can compete with the M23. As they are now continuing to outsmart them, and it is losing their territorial integrity. The FARDC isn’t able to combat it. That shows, as the last few weeks of warfare has proven.
Kinshasa needs to change its stripes. There is a need for a new strategy and new ways of defending the territories. Because M23/AFC and their allies are now taken it with ease. That shouldn’t be the case, but it is. The fastness of the troops and the ability to takeover strategic locations. Just shows how the FARDC/Wazalendo has failed their mission. Certainly, there is a need for emergency meetings, but also new army commanders that can compete with the militia’s ways of manoeuvring. Peace.


















