IS-Linked Rebels Kill 6 in DR Congo’s Troubled East: Locals
Rebels linked to the Islamic State group attacked a village in DR Congo's volatile east killing at least six people, local authorities said.
US Says Deadly DR Congo ADF Militia Linked to Islamic State
Washington on Thursday labeled the ADF militia, suspected of hundreds of civilian killings in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east, a "foreign terrorist organization" linked to Islamic State.
Dozens Killed in Eastern DR Congo, ADF Militia Blamed
Around three dozen people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo's troubled east, local officials said, blaming the notorious ADF militia.
ADF Militia Kill More Than a Dozen in Attacks Near DR Congo’s Beni
More than a dozen people have been killed in two attacks near Beni in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that were blamed on the Islamist ADF group, local sources said Sunday.
ADF Militia Kills at Least 15 in Eastern DR Congo
More than 15 people in DR Congo's troubled east have been killed by the Allied Democratic Forces, a militia blamed for hundreds of deaths this past year, local sources said on Thursday.
Hearts and Minds or Shock and Awe? Ansar al-Sunna’s Conflicting Strategy Towards Civilians
Understanding Islamic State-affiliate ASWJ’s approach towards civilians is critical to providing them with adequate protection, as well as to crafting effective counterinsurgency measures against the group.
Tanzania Hit by Recent IS Attack Near Mozambique Border: Police
Tanzanian police have said that about 300 jihadists launched a cross-border attack from Mozambique last week, confirming an earlier claim by the Islamic State group.
Mozambique Battles Jihadists To Regain Key Port Town
Mozambican security forces were Thursday engaged in a "tense" battle with Islamist militants to regain control of a key port in a gas-rich northern province.
Jihadists Seize Key Port in Gas-Rich Northern Mozambique
Islamist militants occupied a key port in gas-rich northern Mozambique on Wednesday following days of attacks claimed by an Islamic State-affiliated group, a military source and local media said.
How Islamic State Could Utilize COVID-19 Woes as Catalyst for African Resurgence
Islamic State appears to have rebounded from its defeat in the Levant and is utilizing security and economic gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to launch a resurgence in Africa.
Insurgents Kill 8 Gas Project Workers in Northern Mozambique
In Mozambique's restive north, attempts at tapping into offshore gas reserves was dealt another shock on June 27 when gunmen staged a deadly ambush on energy workers, killing eight.
Fresh Jihadist Violence Hits Northern Mozambique
Islamist militants terrorizing remote communities in Mozambique's Muslim-majority north mounted a fresh attack on Thursday, police sources said, striking Macomia district in an early...
At least 10 civilians killed by ADF rebels as DR Congo army offensive continues
Between 10 and 21 civilians were killed in attacks in Democratic Republic of Congo, where the army is conducting an offensive against armed groups
UN chief Guterres warns of ‘continental scale’ terrorism in Africa
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the threat of cross-border terrorism in Africa, warning that the ADF is linked to groups across the continent
Islamic State arrival in Mozambique further complicates Cabo Delgado violence
Islamic State claimed its first presence in Mozambique, attributing a June clash with the army near Mocimboa da Praia to its Central Africa Province affiliate
Islamic State claims attacks on DR Congo army, UN; FARDC says 26 ADF fighters killed
ISIS claimed ISCAP fighters attacked the military and UN in Mavivi in DR Congo, while the army said 26 ADF fighters had been killed in Ngite
Islamic State claims attack on DR Congo military base near Kamango
ISIS claimed fighters from its Central Africa Province affiliate attacked a military base in Bunduguya in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Islamic State recognizes new Central Africa Province, deepening ties with DR Congo militants
New video from ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi confirms Islamic State Central Africa ties to DR Congo militants
