Intense fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebels has been reported south of Lubero in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Residents of nearby cities Butembo and Beni are seeking refuge in Uganda, applying for migration documents due to fears of the advancing M23 rebels. The General Directorate of Migration in Beni and Butembo has seen a surge in requests for passport replacements, with stocks for minors depleted.
Meanwhile, in Germany, experts have detected large-scale disinformation campaigns targeting centrist parties ahead of the upcoming elections. These campaigns, linked to Russia, involve spreading false information through manipulated videos and fabricated documents. The disinformation aims to sow uncertainty and polarize voters, with some campaigns showing support for the far-right AfD party.