Recent instability has been marked by recurrent activism from the Maï-Maï Bakata Katanga. This year has seen two major confirmed incursions and a degradation of security. A new incursion was reported on Friday, September 11, 2026, with intense clashes between the Maï-Maï and regular army elements in a village.

The village of KINTYA was affected, resulting in the deaths of 4 civilians and the displacement of the village population. The incident occurred near the border of the Malemba-Nkulu territory. Further details of the incident and its impact are available from the source, providing more information on the situation and its effects.