Uvira is a city strategically located in the South Kivu Province of the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Uvira Territory is located between the Ruzizi Plain to the east and the Mitumba Mountains to the west, forming part of the western branch of the East African Rift system. [8] This area lies within the Albertine Rift, a sub-region of the Great Rift Valley.Its topography features a stepped relief, with altitudes ranging from 770 meters in the coastal plains …

Feb 19, 2025 · Volleys of gunfire rang out in Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern border town of Uvira on Wednesday, local sources said, as clashes broke out among allied forces amid the advance of...

Feb 21, 2025 · Now, they appear to be heading for Uvira, a strategic city on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. By 18 February, M23 had reached Kamanyola, 70km away. Congolese forces, battered and outmanoeuvred, have once again retreated. Fearing an imminent assault, many civilians have fled Uvira.

Uvira is a city in the South Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. About 20,000 people live there. It is on the Lake Tanganyika. The main industry is fishing. The northernmost point of Lake Tanganyika is where Uvira is situated.

Burundi troops — allies of Kinshasa — have been still deploying in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels were quickly approaching the town of Uvira which sits on the northwestern tip of Lake Tanganyika, opposite …

Uvira is a city in the South Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, located at the extreme north end of Lake Tanganyika. There is a lake port called Kalundu at the southern end of the town, which provides links by boat to Kalemie in Katanga Province, Kigoma in Tanzania, Pulungu in Zambia and Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi.

Feb 20, 2025 · Clashes between allied armed groups have erupted in the town of Uvira in eastern the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid advances by rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23). City residents and officials reported …

Uvira, located in the Sud-Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a beautiful and vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes. One of the must-visit places in Uvira is Lake Tanganyika, one of the largest and deepest lakes in the world.

Feb 23, 2025 · The city of Uvira, which shares a border with Burundi, is on the brink of chaos. Several waves of displacement have been observed amid a climate of distress. Burundian authorities estimate that more than 35,000 people have been on …