Democratic Republic of the Congo - Ituri Province: Solutions and Mobility Index | Cross-Border Stability Assessment (April 2026)
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. The Ituri Solutions and Mobility Index (April 2026) finds that overall conditions in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are moderately stable but fragile. Most communities report feeling safe (82%) and unlikely to move in the near future (95%), with rising optimism compared to six months earlier. The composite stability index is 0.65 out of 1, indicating a generally favourable situation. However, Mahagi and Aru show relatively higher stability, while Tchomia lags significantly, particularly in living standards and livelihoods. Meanwhile, about one in five villages shows signs of deterioration, especially in access to public services and security, highlighting underlying vulnerabilities. The assessment shows that security and social cohesion are relatively strong, despite persistent issues such as theft and localized armed-group presence. In contrast, standards of living are the weakest area, marked by very limited electricity access (93% of villages lack it), poor water availability, and weak infrastructure, while livelihood opportunities remain constrained by limited land registration, weak services, and low connectivity. These structural gaps are particularly concerning in the context of a new Ebola outbreak declared in May 2026, as only a small share of villages have fully functional health services. Overall, while displacement risk remains low in the short term, chronic service gaps, inequality across zones, and health-system weaknesses continue to threaten long-term stability.