Complex equipments recovered from the ADF rebels

 A glimpse into the logistics of the ADF rebels in these images of a complex arsenal of equipment recovered by the Armed Forces of the DRC and the Ugandan army during the capture of an ADF/ISCAP camp near the Ituri River as part of joint Operation Shujaa.

We can see:

- An arsenal of weapons and ammunition,

- Several wires and pieces of shrapnel for making improvised explosive devices capable of causing more damage than conventional bombs,

- Flour mills to facilitate feeding the fighters and their dependents,

- Solar panels and generators for a continuous power supply in camps often located deep in the jungle,

- Chainsaws,

- Weighing equipment,

- Walkie-talkies,

- The bicycle wheel shown here can be used as a bellows to fan the flames for melting metals, a technique often used locally by blacksmiths...

- The two containers marked TNT appear to contain trinitrotoluene (TNT), an explosive used in various mixtures, notably in equal proportions with ammonium nitrate to form amatol. TNT is a common military and industrial explosive, valued for its high stability (low sensitivity to shock/friction) and ease of handling, particularly its melting point of 82°C.

The equipment in this photo reinforces the theory that, since their entrenchment in the forest, the ADF have always been supplied by an external network.

UPDF and FARDC flees 200 civilians from the hands of ADF

 More than 200 civilians freed from the hands of the ADF, the Ugandan army (UPDF) announced, adding that it is intensifying its military operations in eastern DRC in collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC).

"The joint forces of the Ugandan People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have freed more than 200 civilians held captive following a major offensive against an Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) camp located along the Epulu River in eastern DRC. The camp was under the control of Ssebagala, a notorious ADF commander, also known as Mzee Mayor. During the operation, several ADF fighters were killed and a significant cache of weapons was recovered," the UPDF stated.

Addressing civilians freed in Mungamba, the commander of Operation Shujaa, Major General Stephen Mugerwa, stated that the joint forces remained committed to completely dismantling the ADF networks and restoring public order. He urged those freed to cooperate with the security forces.

“You are not in detention. You are victims of abduction, and we will ensure that you are handed over to the appropriate authorities so that you can be reunited with your families,” he added.

Among those rescued were a 14-year-old girl, the youngest, and a 19-year-old boy, the oldest. Many testified to appalling conditions of captivity, including lack of food, forced labor, and corporal punishment for disobedience. Several appeared frail, suffering from untreated illnesses such as malaria, respiratory infections, and physical exhaustion. Kasereka Ndina, aged 41, one of the survivors, expressed his gratitude to the joint forces for their rescue and support, saying it had revived his hope of returning home.

Internal Dissent Among Foreign Fighters in Al-Shabaab Leads to Arrests

Members of foreign fighters within Al-Shabaab have reportedly become increasingly discontent. Reliable sources indicate that a number of foreign fighters, primarily from Kenya and Tanzania, were detained after staging protests and refusing orders. They cited poor living conditions and a lack of basic care from the group’s leadership as the main reasons for their actions. Fighters within Al-Shabaab are said to receive monthly salaries ranging between $35 and $70.

Confirmed reports state that 23 individuals have been arrested, including three senior members who had previously operated in both Kenya and Somalia. The detainees were held in the towns of Jilib and Buale.

The individuals reportedly confronted Molaim Salmaan, a Kenyan national who was recently appointed to oversee Al-Shabaab operations in Kenya. In response, he deployed the Amniyat, the group’s internal security wing, to detain them.

There is also a growing trend of both foreign and Somali members defecting from Al-Shabaab, driven by harsh living conditions and what they describe as abuse of power by the group’s leadership.

The body of kenyan driver KILLED by ADF on beni-kisangani road has been repatriated to kenya

 According to my military intelligence sources inside bunia, the body of Kenyan driver Edwin Ngugi, killed by the ADF on the Beni-Kisangani road, has finally been recovered and repatriated to Kenya via the mortuary at Bunia General Hospital.

In the middle of is week I had received OSINT,HUMINT,CINT reports of various ADF attacks on RN 4 (and I know you read it in our summerised post)and for intelligence analysis reasons we did not do any full publication.

The abandonment of his body at the scene of the crime (on the side of National Route 4) had caused outrage in Kenya.

It our combined efforts that will end terrorism in the region and to all security bodies in East Africa,I warn that letting Uganda alone at the forefront of fighting ADF in DRC is totally getting un calculative.Today a Kenya driver is killed , tomorrow it will be a Burundian....etc ..thus let us team up and fight the ADF.I thus call upon all counterterrorism departments in the region to work together selflessly and closely 

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For God and my country..

US senior advisor on Arab and African affairs meets Tshisekedi

 It was Constructive meeting with President Tshisekedi covering a wide range of important bilateral issues, including regional stability, economic cooperation, and long-term development opportunities. He  welcomed the positive momentum from recent talks in Switzerland with M23 and emphasized the importance of sustained dialogue in advancing peace in the eastern DRC. There is a shared commitment to supporting efforts that foster security, strengthen institutions, and create greater economic opportunities. Continued collaboration will be key as we work together toward lasting stability and prosperity.

Butembo bans movement of all long vehicles termed "Box body"

According to our Intelligence sources in BUTEMBO,there is a Ban on all long vehicles  "Box Bodies" Effective April 19 at Midnight.

The Butembo city hall has announced a formal ban on the circulation of oversized container vehicles, known as "box bodies," throughout the entire city.

This measure, taken in accordance with a statement from the military governor of North Kivu, will take effect on April 19, 2026, at midnight.

According to these sources,No movement of these vehicles will be permitted, either entering or leaving the city. Authorities warn that any violator will be subject to legal penalties. They also emphasize that no official will be allowed to collectny fees relation to this measure.

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M23 Vs DRC!Shocking agreement in Switzerland with M23 rebels

A dramatic turn of events on the shores of Lake Geneva. The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the AFC/M23 rebellion have initialed a historic memorandum in Switzerland, creating a joint ceasefire verification mechanism. Meanwhile, Kinshasa is playing a different, strategic game by building up reserves of three high-tech minerals. Analysis.

This is news that RFI broadcast like a shockwave. Following discreet negotiations in Switzerland, delegations from Kinshasa and the AFC/M23 rebels signed a document that could be a game-changer in the war-torn east of the country. The mechanism provides for three observers per side, supported by MONUSCO, to monitor any violation of the ceasefire, including drone strikes.

The meeting was convened at the initiative of Qatar, the tireless mediator, with the United States acting as a mere facilitator. This memorandum follows on from the Doha agreements, finalized in the fall of 2025, which nevertheless failed to silence the guns. In short: the diplomatic machinery is running, but on the ground, the East remains a powder keg.

Meanwhile, Washington is actively working. Americans and Qatari mediators are trying to mend fences between the DRC and Rwanda, which Kinshasa accuses of fueling the M23 Tutsi rebellion. Since 2021, this group has seized control of more than one hundred towns, including two provincial capitals. This deep-rooted conflict has already displaced hundreds of thousands of people.

Kinshasa counterattacks in the mineral sector

While the fighting continues, the Congolese government has played a trump card in the economy. According to the Financial Times, Kinshasa is launching the creation of strategic reserves of germanium, cobalt, and coltan. The objective: to influence global prices. Patrick Luabeya, head of Arecoms, doesn't mince words: "We will be happy if prices rise."

The maneuver is clear: to avoid oversupply, stabilize the market, and above all, no longer be at the mercy of foreign buyers. With half of the world's cobalt reserves—the black gold used in electric vehicle batteries—the DRC now intends to play a major role. No speculation, Luabeya vows, but proactive regulation.

The timing is striking. While the international community scrutinizes the ceasefire and the abuses, Kinshasa is strengthening its mining sovereignty. The rebels, for their part, still control certain mining areas. In this complex situation, peace and mineral resources are now inextricably linked.

Meanwhile, observers are holding their breath. Will the Swiss agreement hold? Will the cobalt reserves cause prices to skyrocket? One thing is certain: the DRC is not giving up, neither on the military front nor on the raw materials front.

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