Allied Democratic Forces

ADF insurgent activity in Ituri province

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ituri: Former ADF hostages released to families in Mambasa

In mid-October 2026, attacks attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) resulted in at least ten deaths in the Mambasa territory of Ituri. The violence targeted several mining sites in the Bakaheku grouping, includ

Escalating violence and political tension in eastern DRC

28 clusters · 127 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: DRC President Tshisekedi seeks Russian support to address eastern conflict

By late October 2026, the security and political crisis in eastern DRC has intensified. The conflict continues to drive a massive humanitarian emergency, with fighting between the Congolese army (FARDC), supported by Waz

Illicit mineral trade in eastern DR Congo

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Gold smuggling finances ADF insurgency in eastern DRC

The United Nations has warned that illicit mineral trafficking in the Great Lakes region provides ongoing funding for armed groups, linking competition over natural resources to insecurity and regional tensions in the ea

Ugandan legal proceedings regarding ADF-linked terrorism

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Uganda court sets sentencing for former rebels in fake bomb case

Ugandan courts have processed several cases involving terrorism and violent operations linked to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). In one proceeding, Ibrah Muwonge, a leader of the Uganda Defence Forces, was sentence

DRC conflict: Diplomatic pressure and rebel instability

126 clusters · 226 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: DRC security crisis discussed at COMESA summit and with Germany

In late 2026, the security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo evolved through intensified international diplomatic pressure, internal rebel instability, and new mediation efforts. Diplomatic efforts have c