For the reconstruction of infrastructure and services affected by the war in the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, it will be necessary to mobilize $5 billion. These funds will be used to reopen schools, rehabilitate health centers, rebuild roads, restore essential social services, and facilitate the return of displaced persons.
On the sidelines of the international conference on peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo announced on October 30, 2025 the launch of an emergency aid plan for the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, to begin immediately after the cessation of hostilities. The government warns: since January 2025, the crisis has claimed nearly 7,000 victims, caused the loss of over 450,000 homes, and forced more than 7 million people to flee their villages and towns.
This dramatic situation is exacerbated by the degradation of infrastructure, insufficient funding for humanitarian aid, and the resurgence of diseases. The needs are immense and immediate: protection of civilians, psycho-social support, access to healthcare, educational continuity, food security, and access to clean water and sanitation.
For several years, the Congolese state has implemented measures to stabilize the region. The state of siege in certain areas of North Kivu aims to strengthen security and neutralize militias, while regional negotiations seek lasting solutions to the conflict. Despite these efforts, reconstruction remains fragile. To rectify the situation, the government estimates the need for rebuilding social infrastructure at $5 billion USD.
We have strengthened the national humanitarian effort, notably through the establishment of the National Solidarity and Disaster Management Fund, designed to transparently channel both internal and external contributions and to ensure that aid reaches the most vulnerable.
The mobilization of funds, international aid, and secure management of the affected areas will be essential to transform these war-torn provinces into spaces of reconstruction and sustainable development. According to experts, the situation can only durably improve if the reconstruction of infrastructure is accompanied by social and economic measures: access to education, healthcare, support for displaced families, job creation, and local development.