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Mise à jour des messages clés Janvier 2026 Les conflits armés continuent à exacerber l’insécurité alimentaire dans le pays Download the report
  • Les pertes des moyens d’existence et des sources des revenus due à l’insécurité et aux déplacements entraînent des résultats de Crise (Phase 3 de l’IPC) dans les zones les plus impactées par l’intensification des conflits à l’est du pays, notamment dans les provinces du Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu, Ituri et Tanganyika, avec des populations en Urgence (Phase 4 de l’IPC). Par ailleurs, en raison de la dégradation des infrastructures de transport, épidémies humaines, épizooties, attaques des cultures, faible accès aux intrants agricoles de qualité, ainsi que la dégénérescence de semences, qui perturbe fortement l’accès des ménages aux aliment, une grande partie du pays est en Stress (Phase 2 de l’IPC). Dans les zones du nord-est, du centre et du sud-ouest (Haut-Uélé, Bas-Uélé, Lomami et Kongo Central), où, en complément de l’agriculture, les populations dépendent essentiellement des produits forestiers pour leurs revenus et leur alimentation, la situation reste Minimale (Phase 1 de l’IPC).
  • Depuis décembre 2025, les combats se sont intensifiés sur plusieurs fronts, notamment dans les territoires d’Uvira, Fizi et Mwenga (Sud-Kivu) et Walikale (Nord Kivu) en raison du conflit entre le gouvernement et le M23.  Les populations dans ces zones rencontrent des difficultés d’accès aux terres et à la nourriture en raison de l’escalade de l’insécurité liée aux conflits armés. Cependant, le retrait des rebelles de la ville d’Uvira en janvier a facilité une désescalade, mais la situation reste tout de même tendue. En outre, dans le territoire de Djugu (Ituri), la milice de Convention pour la Révolution Populaire (CRP) a brièvement pris le contrôle du centre de négoce de Bule (situé à 110 km au nord-est de Bunia) et des villages voisines. Ces affrontements ont poussé de nombreux habitants à fuir leurs villages. Les attaques des terroristes de Forces démocratiques alliées (ADF) continuent, avec la multiplication de ses attaques contre les populations dans le territoire de Lubero.
  • Selon OCHA, en date du 31 décembre 2025, environ 1,84 millions de personnes déplacées internes (PDI) étaient recensées dans le Nord-Kivu. Ce nombre devrait augmenter, en particulier à la suite des récentes attaques, s'ajoutant aux 2,68 millions de personnes déplacées depuis début 2025, dont 80 pour cent ont été déplacées en raison d'attaques armées. Ces ménages abandonnent leurs moyens d’existence et sont exposés aux déficits de consommation en raison de leur accès limité aux champs et forte dépendance à la main d’œuvre agricole. Dans les zones périurbaines, les PDI continueront à bénéficier des revenus tirés du travail agricole. Toutefois, avec l’augmentation du nombre de déplacés et par conséquent de l’offre de main d’œuvre, la concurrence entraînera probablement une baisse des rémunérations journalières en cette période de récoltes de la saison 2 (S2).
  • Les récoltes de la S2 ont débuté mi-décembre 2025 dans le nord-est et le centre-est, mais la production est estimée inférieure à la moyenne en raison notamment de la réduction des surfaces cultivées liée aux déplacements des populations et de la contamination et de la dégradation des sols par endroit, selon les observations sur le terrain. En outre, dans les zones qui ont connu les inondations successives et les débordements des cours d’eau au cours des dernières saisons agricoles, notamment dans les provinces de l’Ituri (territoire de Mahagi), du Nord Kivu (Walikale), Tanganyika (Moba) et Equateur (Zongo), les pertes agricoles ont été importantes. Les régions du sud et du centre continuent d'être touchées par des inondations, comme au Haut-Katanga et le Maniema. Cette situation réduit les disponibilités à la nourriture et limite l’accès et face à une demande croissante. Par ailleurs, les violences persistantes continuent de provoquer des déplacements en pleine S2.
  • Parallèlement aux réformes gouvernementales de 2025 visant à stabiliser la monnaie, les récoltes en cours dans les zones bimodales contribuent à la stabilité générale des prix sur les marchés alimentaires, à des niveaux similaires à ceux de décembre 2025. Comparés à janvier dernier, les prix des denrées locales ont baissé de 10 à 17 pour cent en janvier 2026 par endroit, tandis que les produits importés (riz, huile végétale) n’ont enregistré qu’une baisse inférieure à 10 pour cent. L'inflation annuelle a reculé de 11,76 pour cent à 2,33 pour cent sur la même période. Les données de prix de FEWS NET indiquent également une stabilité des prix dans l’est, malgré quelques hausses limitées sur certains produits (céréales, viandes, légumes, transport). Même avec cette récente stabilité, le pouvoir d’achat des ménages pauvres demeure limité après des années de forte inflation et de dépréciation de la monnaie, bien que des améliorations mineures sont enregistrées dans certaines villes du pays. 
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Key Message Update January 2026 Armed conflict continues to exacerbate acute food insecurity in parts of the country Download the report
  • Insecurity- and displacement-related losses of livelihoods and income are driving Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes in the areas most affected by the intensification of conflict in the eastern part of the country, notably in North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, and Tanganyika provinces. Some populations are facing Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes. In addition, due to the deterioration of transport infrastructure, human and animal diseases, crop attacks, limited access to quality agricultural inputs, and seed degeneration — which severely disrupt household access to food — a large part of the country is experiencing Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes. Minimal (IPC Phase 1) outcomes continue in the northeastern, central, and southwestern zones (Haut-Uélé, Bas-Uélé, Lomami, and Kongo Central), where, in addition to agriculture, populations mainly depend on forest products for income and food.
  • Since December 2025, fighting has intensified on several fronts — particularly in the territories of Uvira, Fizi, and Mwenga in South Kivu and Walikale in North Kivu — due to the conflict between the government and M23. Populations in these areas face difficulties accessing land and food because of escalating insecurity linked to the armed conflict. However, the withdrawal of rebels from the city of Uvira in January facilitated some deescalation, although the situation remains tense. In addition, in Djugu territory (Ituri), the Convention for the Popular Revolution (CRP) militia briefly took control of the Bule trading center (located 110 kilometers northeast of Bunia) and neighboring villages. These clashes forced many residents to flee their villages. Attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists continue, with an increase in attacks against civilians in Lubero territory.
  • According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of December 31, 2025, approximately 1.84 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) were recorded in North Kivu. This number is expected to increase, particularly following recent attacks, adding to the 2.68 million people displaced since early 2025, 80 percent of whom were displaced due to armed attacks. These households abandon their livelihoods and are exposed to consumption deficits due to limited access to fields and a strong dependence on agricultural labor. In peri-urban areas, IDPs will continue to earn income from agricultural labor; however, as displacement increases and labor supply rises, competition is likely to reduce daily wages during the Season 2 (S2) harvest period.
  • Season 2 (S2) harvests began in mid-December 2025 in the northeast and central-east, but production is estimated to be below average, mainly due to reduced cultivated areas linked to population displacement and localized soil contamination and degradation, according to field observations. In addition, in areas that have experienced successive floods and river overflows in recent agricultural seasons — notably in Ituri (Mahagi territory), North Kivu (Walikale), Tanganyika (Moba), and Équateur (Zongo) — agricultural losses have been significant. Southern and central regions continue to be affected by flooding, such as in Haut-Katanga and Maniema. As a result, food availability is reduced, and access is constrained amid rising demand. Furthermore, persistent violence continues to trigger displacement during the S2 season.
  • Alongside the government’s 2025 reforms aimed at stabilizing the currency, ongoing harvests in bimodal zones are contributing to overall stability in food market prices at levels similar to those observed in December 2025. Compared to January last year, prices of local food commodities declined by 10-17 percent in January 2026 in some areas, while imported products (rice, vegetable oil) recorded declines of less than 10 percent. Annual inflation fell from 11.76 percent to 2.33 percent over the same period. FEWS NET price data also indicate price stability in the east, despite some limited increases for certain products (cereals, meat, vegetables, transport). Even with this recent stability, the purchasing power of poor households remains constrained after years of high inflation and currency depreciation, although minor improvements have been observed in some cities across the country.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Acute Food Insecurity Classification

Forward-looking analysis representing the most likely food security outcomes for the near term (December 2025 - January 2026) and medium term (February 2026 - May 2026) periods.

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Democratic Republic of the Congo Acute Food Insecurity Classification

Forward-looking analysis representing the most likely food security outcomes for the near term (November 2025 - January 2026) and medium term (February 2026 - May 2026) periods.

Democratic Republic of the Congo Acute Food Insecurity Classification Shapefile November 2025 (.zip) Democratic Republic of the Congo Acute Food Insecurity Classification November 2025 (.geojson) Near Term Projection: November 2025 - January 2026 (.png) Medium Term Projection: February 2026 - May 2026 (.png) Near Term Projection: November 2025 - January 2026 (.kml) Medium Term Projection: February 2026 - May 2026 (.kml)
Democratic Republic of the Congo Acute Food Insecurity Classification

Current (October 2025) food security outcomes and forward-looking analysis representing the most likely food security outcomes for the near term (October 2025 - January 2026) and medium term (February 2026 - May 2026) periods.

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Seasonal Calendar
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The Seasonal Calendar shows the annual and cyclical patterns of key food and income sources in a country throughout the typical year.

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USGS-provided data and imagery supports FEWS NET's monitoring efforts of weather and climate throughout the world.

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Livelihood Zone resources Democratic Republic of Congo Livelihood Baseline Profiles, December 2017 Consolidated report on the livelihood zones of The Democratic Republic of Congo, December 2016 DRC Livelihood Zone Map, November 2016
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