After at least 24 hours of total disruption, mobile networks were restore in the mining town of Rubaya (Masisi territory) in North Kivu, and its surrounding areas.
The outage, which occurred on Tuesday, February 24, followed bombings that damaged the facilities of the three main antennas belonging to Vodacom, Orange, and Airtel in Rubaya, according to several sources on the ground. This damage occurred during clashes between the AFC/M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and their allies, the Wazalendo militia.
Residents who had been deprived of communication services welcomed the reactivation of services with relief. Many mobile phone users emphasized the importance of connectivity for accessing information and communication.
The restoration of mobile money transfer services is also a relief for the local population, who rely heavily on them for their daily transactions.
During the outage, SMS and calls on the Vodacom network functioned erratically, while internet access was completely unavailable. Several residents of Rubaya now confirm that the internet is operational again.
However, the security situation remains tense in the area. Fighting intensified on Wednesday, February 25, in the village of Kasenyi, located in the Kibabi group. AFC/M23 rebels launched a counter-offensive against the Congolese army and its Wazalendo allies, who had taken control of the village last Sunday after several hours of clashes.
According to local sources, the rebels have redeployed in the area with reinforcements of men and ammunition. Their objective would be to retake Kasenyi and halt the advance of pro-government forces toward Rubaya, considered a strategic rebel stronghold in this part of Masisi territory.
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