On the night of Wednesday, December 3, 2025, heavy gunfire was once again heard in the Kavimvira neighborhood of Uvira, a city located in South Kivu Province in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The incident triggered panic and deep concern among residents.

The exact cause of the shooting remains unclear, but initial information indicates that gunfire continued late into the night. Although security authorities have not yet released an official statement, several accounts suggest a possible confrontation between Wazalendo fighters and the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC), a pattern that has become increasingly common in the region.

A UkweliTimes journalist spoke to individuals on the ground who confirmed hearing continuous gunfire throughout the night and described a climate of fear as residents sought safety.

These developments come at a time when insecurity is steadily worsening in South Kivu, particularly in the Rusizi Plain, where intense fighting has been ongoing for two consecutive days between AFC/M23 and the FARDC and their allies, including Burundian troops, FDLR combatants, and Wazalendo militias. Since Tuesday, clashes have been reported in areas such as Luvungi and Rubarika, and as of Thursday morning, tensions and armed exchanges are still being recorded in those zones.