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Kivuconflict

2004–

In 2004, the Kivu conflict involved the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.

Era
2004–
SIDES
13
⚔ WAR INTERSTATE WAR

Kivuconflict

South Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Malawi Tanzania Uganda Rwanda
VS
Democratic Republic of the Congo Angola Uganda Rwanda Zimbabwe Burundi +1
Start: 02.06.2004 Duration: Ongoing Participants: 13 countries Weapons: 29 systems
Overview
Sides
Battles & Operations
Weapons
01 / Overview
Kivu conflict
Date
2004–present
Type
interstate war
Battles & Operations
15 records
Duration
Ongoing
Participants
South Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Malawi Tanzania Uganda Rwanda +7
Weapon System
29
02 / Sides
Belligerents 13 participants
South Africa South Africa Primary Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo Primary Malawi Malawi Primary Tanzania Tanzania Primary Uganda Uganda Primary Rwanda Rwanda Primary
VS
Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo Primary Angola Angola Primary Uganda Uganda Primary Rwanda Rwanda Primary Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Primary Burundi Burundi Primary Sudan Sudan Primary
03 / Battles & Operations · 15 records
Battle Allied Democratic Forces insurgency 1996 Battle Battle of Bukavu 2004 Battle 2008 Nord-Kivu campaign 2008 Battle 2009 Eastern Congo offensive 2009 Battle M23 Rebellion 2012–2013 Battle 2014 North Kivu offensive 2014 Battle Battle of Semuliki 2017 Battle M23 campaign 2022 Battle 2025 Goma offensive 2025 Battle 2025 Bukavu offensive 2025 decisive victory a Battle 2025 Uvira offensive 2025 Battle 2025 Butembo offensive 2025 Battle 2025 Walikale offensive 2025 Battle Uvira Offensive 2025 Battle Battle of Walikale 2025
04 / Weapons & Equipment · 29 systems
WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT SUMMARY
ORIGIN · COUNTRY
Russia
10 %34
People's Republic of China
5 %17
South Africa
4 %14
Czech Republic
2 %7
Turkey
2 %7
ORIGIN · COMPANY
China North Industries Group Corporation Limited
4 %14
Norinco
3 %10
Denel Land Systems
2 %7
FN Herstal
2 %7
Israel Military Industries
1 %3
Total 29 distinct systems
Avg. Equipment Age 31 years all equipment
SIDE A 36 years avg. age
SIDE B 22 years avg. age
MOST EXPENSIVE $36 Mn Mil Mi-24
Weapons & Equipment29systems
Country
CATEGORY

Each system appears only once in the list.

1FN MAGGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)89MASS2CasspirMRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles81MASS3Vektor SS-77General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)79MASS4Sukhoi Su-25Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft78MASS5RPO-A ShmelIncendiary & Napalm Bombs75MASS6D-30Towed Artillery & Mortars75MASS7Mil Mi-24Attack Helicopters75MASS8MSBS GrotAssault Rifles75MASS9SG-43 GoryunovGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)75MASS10UK vz. 59General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)74MASS
1Mil Mi-24Attack Helicopters$36 Mn2T-54/55Tanks$200 K1956
📚 Sources
  1. Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
  2. Correlates of War (CoW) project
  3. Official archives and academic literature