10000 men deployed in upper uele to smoke out the ADF

 10,000 troops have been deployed since Saturday to ISIRO by the FARDC to hunt down the ADF in the Haut_Uelé province. The operation is being overseen by Brigadier General Jean Daniel BATABOMBI APANZA. It has been a busy day for the first deputy commander of SECAS, in charge of operations and intelligence, Brigadier General BATABOMBI APANZA Jean Daniel, on official business in Isiro. In this report by Major Nestor MAVUDISA, Coordinator of SCIFA 3ZDEF, General BATABOMBI, who also serves as a mediator between civilians and the military, spoke with students at a school in Isiro.

Kony's kids repatriated!

 

Ugandan Government Repatriates Wives and Children of Joseph_Kony from the Central African Republic [PRESS RELEASE] Two young women, wives of Lord Joseph Kony, leader of the Resistance Army, were received yesterday at the UPDF airbase in Entebbe after being flown from Bangui, Central African Republic. Ugandan Ikol Grace, 33, and her two children, Ayuma Maria, 8, Oryema Bosco, 2, and Aniyessi, and South Sudanese Teregina, also 33, who is holding one of Kony's orphaned children, aged 2, were received and escorted from the CAR to Uganda by the Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS), Major General Richard OTTO. Ikol Grace was abducted at the age of 10 in 2003 in Amuria District, while Aniyessi Teregina was abducted in 2006 at the age of 13 from Yambio, Equatorial West State, South Sudan. She will be facilitated to return home to South Sudan in due course. In total, eight Kony wives and 13 children escaped captivity in January of this year after their camp was attacked by an armed group in South Darfur, near the border of the Central African Republic, Sudan, and South Sudan. The other women, Congolese and from the Central African Republic, along with their children, have been returned to their respective families in their home countries. In 2023 and 2024, more than 150 LRA members returned, including some of Kony's wives and children who have since been returned to Uganda after escaping LRA captivity.

Statement on the Ebola Bundibugyo virus Vaccine!

 

A promising vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain is emerging, with several institutions already working on clinical trials. In response to the ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) is working closely with its own clinical bioproduction center and the Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. (SIIPL) to rapidly produce and scale up production of its monovalent vaccine candidate against the Ebola Bundibugyo virus, ChAdOx1 BDBV, based on ChAdOx technology. In parallel, we are collaborating with our international partners to accelerate the generation of preclinical data essential for the clinical development and trials of the ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine in an epidemic setting, while strictly adhering to applicable scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Is this Tuyisenge Jean Paul the leader of the ADF terrorists?

 

Abou Akkhas or Tuyisenge Jean-Paul, the terrorist with multiple identities in the Great Lakes region Congolese authorities have arrested an individual in Mahagi who is believed to be potentially linked to the ADF (Allied Democratic Forces). According to several security sources, this individual could be Abou Akkhas, also known as Abu Akasi, described as a leader within the armed group who uses different identities in the DRC, Kenya, Uganda, and Burundi. At the time of his arrest, the man was in possession of identity documents issued in the name of Tuyisenge Jean-Paul. According to these documents, he is a Burundian national born on April 7, 1999, in Ngagara, Bujumbura province. A travel document issued on May 13, 2026, by the Burundian embassy in Kenya indicates that he was residing in Kasarani, Kenya, at the time of its issuance. The document specifies that he had no declared occupation and was approximately 1.65 meters tall. This travel document allowed him to travel to Burundi, specifically to the commune of Ntahangwa, in the Ngagara zone. It was valid until June 13, 2026. However, several observers are questioning the circumstances of his presence in Mahagi. Indeed, it remains difficult to explain how an individual supposedly traveling between Kenya and Burundi could have ended up in an area of ​​Ituri where the ADF is particularly active and involved in deadly attacks. At this stage, it is still impossible to determine whether this is a simple coincidence or an element linked to the armed group's alleged activities. The available information remains to be confirmed by the competent authorities, particularly regarding the individual's true identity and his possible involvement with the ADF. 

UGANDANS CONVICTED AMONG THE GANG OF UK’S BIGGEST STOLEN CAR EXPORT RACKET TO UGANDA

 

A sophisticated organised crime gang responsible for what was described in court as the UK’s largest ever stolen car export operation has been convicted after police uncovered a massive international vehicle theft network worth millions of pounds.

At Luton Crown Court, gang members from London, Essex, Kent, and Bedfordshire were sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy involving luxury car thefts, robberies, burglaries, and carjackings.

The court heard the gang targeted high-value vehicles including Porsches, Mercedes, and BMWs before shipping them overseas using forged paperwork and elaborate concealment methods.

Police recovered 92 stolen vehicles worth approximately £4 million during the investigation, although detectives believed at least 200 luxury vehicles had been trafficked abroad between May 2005 and April 2006.

Most of the stolen cars were transported to Mombasa in Kenya before being moved onwards into Uganda and other parts of East Africa.

The investigation, carried out jointly by Hertfordshire Police, Essex Police, and Kent Police, uncovered a highly organised operation involving international shipping networks, false documentation, and vehicle identity fraud.

Judge Richard Foster described the conspiracy as unprecedented in both scale and sophistication.

He told the defendants that the criminal enterprise represented only the “tip of the iceberg” and warned that the profits generated through the operation had been enormous.

The gang developed a complex system for loading stolen vehicles into shipping containers before exporting them from Britain disguised as legitimate cargo.

The court heard false paperwork was used to conceal the contents of containers, often describing them as electrical goods rather than luxury vehicles.

Investigators also uncovered the involvement of an insider working within Mercedes-Benz UK.

The only female member linked to the conspiracy used her employment within the company to provide genuine vehicle paperwork and registration details that allowed stolen Mercedes cars to be “ringed” and given apparently legitimate identities.

Police said the operation relied on professional levels of coordination involving thieves, handlers, transport specialists, document forgers, and international shipping contacts.

Ringleader Abdu Gatsinzi, 37, of Brynmaer Road, south west London, was jailed for eight years.

Wycliffe Ssali, 31, of Harrowden Court, Luton, also received eight years in prison.

Martin Clark, 46, of Antlers, Canvey Island, was sentenced to seven years.

Raymond Severn, 54, of Bramble Lane, Upminster, Essex, was jailed for six-and-a-half years.

Godfrey Esimu, 34, of Farleigh Road, Stoke Newington, north London, received five years imprisonment.

Gary Lambourne, 25, of Creswick Walk, Bromley, Kent, was jailed for seven years.

Allen Kalisa, 30, of Brynmaer Road, south west London, was sentenced to two years.

Patrick Eseru, 42, of Farleigh Road, Stoke Newington, received a 15-month sentence.

Shafiq Kamuhanda, 35, of Grantham Road, east London, was jailed for three years.

Maqsood Ahmed, 36, of Springfield Drive, Ilford, received a 12-month suspended sentence.

Ton Leo, 35, of Tollgate Road, east London, also received a suspended 12-month sentence.

Colin Walter, 23, of Portree Street, Bow, east London, was ordered to complete community service and pay £1,000 in costs.

Police said the case demonstrated the increasingly global nature of organised vehicle theft operations, where luxury cars stolen in Britain could rapidly disappear overseas through international shipping routes.

Investigators also warned that violent theft methods including carjackings and aggravated burglaries were increasingly being used to obtain high-end vehicles to order for export markets abroad.

The operation became one of the most significant stolen vehicle investigations ever conducted in the UK at the time.

The current Ebola outbreak is not linked to the earlier outbreaks!

 In very simple terms, here is what Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe said about the new variant of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus currently circulating in the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and Uganda:

- The current outbreak is not linked to previous outbreaks of this strain.

- Phylogenetic analysis demonstrates a new zoonotic introduction (from animals to humans).

- Genetic evidence points to a new focus rather than human-to-human transmission.

Illustration by Dr. Cheng-Yi Lee based on sequencing data from the Congolese teams at INRB Kinshasa - LabGenPath and Uganda.

Ebola in DRC:Dr.Peter Stafford evacuated to Germany!

 In addition to his wife Rebekah, the four children of American doctor and missionary Peter Stafford and another doctor, Patrick LaRochelle, were also potentially exposed to Ebola. They have all been evacuated from the DRC.

Serge, an international Christian mission organization, confirmed today that American medical missionary Peter Stafford is currently receiving specialized Ebola treatment at Charity University Hospital in Berlin, Germany. To date, all potentially exposed Serge staff members have been safely evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

"We have received confirmation that Dr. Peter Stafford has arrived safely at Charity University Hospital in Germany, where he will receive the highest level of clinical care and treatment," said Dr. Scott Myhre, Serge's Regional Director for East and Central Africa. The complex and coordinated efforts of numerous government agencies and international health authorities ensured the safe transport of Peter Stafford and the protection of those involved in his transfer. Serge's leadership expresses its deep gratitude to all those involved in Peter's care and prays for all those involved in the fight to end this Ebola virus outbreak for the good of the people of the DRC.

Dr. Stafford, a 39-year-old general surgeon specializing in burn care, tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola virus after treating patients in Bunia, Ituri province, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), before an outbreak was identified, his organization says.

Peter's wife, 38-year-old Dr. Rebekah Stafford, and their four young children, along with Dr. Patrick LaRochelle, 46, have left the DRC and are en route to other locations where they can be monitored in close proximity to specialized care if needed. Dr. Rebekah Stafford and Dr. Patrick LaRochelle had potentially been exposed through their work in hospitals in Nyankunde and Bunia, in the DRC. They are following established quarantine and surveillance protocols and remain asymptomatic.

Col.Jean Claude Byamungu,the man FARDC should fear the most!

General Jean-Claude Byamungu embodies, perhaps more than anyone else, the two-faced nature of a Congolese army riddled with internal divisions.He is the brain of M23's intelligence and a true definition and is the very embodiment of infiltration inside the Congolese army. Trained within the ranks of the FARDC, wearing the uniform of the Republic, he knew every barracks, every battle plan, every weakness in the Congolese security apparatus.

Then came disgrace, or rather, the staged disgrace: the Ndolo military prison, where he was incarcerated on flimsy charges, before vanishing under circumstances that smack less of negligence than of active complicity. What should have been the end of a shattered career was, in reality, merely a step toward his reconfiguration as a strategic asset for Kigali through the new branding of the RDF/M23 New Look.

Barely out of the shadows of Kinshasa's prisons, Jean-Claude Byamungu has reappeared under the banner of the RDF/M23, reassigned as head of intelligence, as if his defection were just waiting for a signal to be officially confirmed. His new role within the rebellion is far from insignificant: it is the linchpin of the movement's military effectiveness. By entrusting intelligence to this former high-ranking officer, the M23 and its RDF backers are not simply acquiring another soldier.

They are gaining a living map of enemy deployments, a deep understanding of the codes, and an intimate knowledge of the men he once commanded. Jean-Claude Byamungu is not just a renegade; he is the architect of infiltrations, the one who knows where to strike because he knows where the FARDC are vulnerable. His transition from prison to operational command is an affront to Congolese justice.

This is striking proof that Ndolo's escape was less a personal feat than a methodical extraction, worthy of Rwandan intelligence services. What is at stake with Jean-Claude Byamungu goes beyond individual betrayal: it is the symbol of a war where the enemy hides less behind the hills than within the very ranks of the Congolese state. That a general, supposed to defend the homeland, ends up orchestrating attacks against it from a rebel base.

This speaks volumes about the degree of institutional decay and Paul Kagame's cynicism. Rwanda is not content with recycling the Congolese army's detritus; it transforms it into precision weapons. Jean-Claude Byamungu is now living proof that Kinshasa, by tolerating impunity for internal complicity, has allowed enemy intelligence to be produced from its own prisons. A challenge not only to Congolese sovereignty, but to the intelligence of an entire country.

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Alima attacked by ADF

 

 The village of Alima, located in the Mandima health zone, was attacked on the evening of Tuesday, May 19, 2026, by suspected ADF fighters.

The provisional death toll stands at 9, including Pygmies, as well as wounded, missing civilians, and houses burned down.

This new attack attributed to ADF fighters has plunged the village of Alima, located about 7 kilometers north of Biakato Centre, in the Babila Babombi chiefdom of Mambasa territory, into mourning. The provisional death toll stands at 17 civilians, including five Pygmies, while a hotel, several kiosks, and three motorcycles were burned down by the attackers. According to local sources, the rebels had already been reported in the vicinity of Alima since the morning of Tuesday, May 19, 2026, when two people were executed before the attack on the village, despite the security services being alerted. The situation remains worrying as several residents are still missing and the area remains difficult to access, complicating the accurate assessment of human and material losses. The  Mambasa monitoring team is calling on residents of the surrounding villages, including Kundu, Pakwida, Kasoko, Mitume, Lelesi, Luhindi, Kanyotha, Mabangungu, Dondola, Mahu, Vukutse, Wamba, Kalongo, Mabuho, Amani, and Musiko, to exercise extreme vigilance in light of the reported advance of the attackers toward the western part of the region.

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Under US Pressure, How Far Will the AFC/M23 Retreat?

 

US sanctions on Kigali have forced the AFC/M23 to retreat to Kamanyola, a strategic stronghold on the border with Rwanda, the rebellion's sponsor. This retreat allows the rebels to stall for time while Kinshasa seeks to tighten sanctions on Kigali.

Back to square one in Kamanyola. On May 9, 10, and 11, the AFC/M23 rebels unilaterally withdrew from the Ruzizi Plain and its hills. Their troops relocated to Kamanyola, 75 kilometers north of Uvira, the second largest city in South Kivu, which they had briefly occupied in December 2025. 75 kilometers is the distance to which the United States had demanded the rebels withdraw. The capture of Uvira was seen as a real humiliation by Washington, which had just brokered the peace agreement between the DRC and Rwanda, the country supporting the rebellion. Five months later, the AFC/M23 returned to Kamanyola, its initial position, which it had occupied since the fall of Bukavu in February 2025.

US sanctions that “hurt” Kigali

This repositioning of the rebels is not really a surprise. American pressure has recently intensified on their Rwandan backers. Last March, Washington decided to place several high-ranking officers, as well as the entire Rwandan army, under sanctions. This unprecedented move is beginning to weigh heavily on Kigali, where, according to the website Africa Intelligence, a trip by President Paul Kagame to the United States was canceled “directly linked to tensions between his country and that of Donald Trump.” Recently, the Rwandan president acknowledged that the American sanctions "hurt," while maintaining his stance on the conflict in the DRC.

Demonstrating a certain "good faith"

Under pressure, the withdrawal of the AFC/M23 is therefore a sign of goodwill from the rebellion, which has decided to play the "good student" after another round of unproductive negotiations in Switzerland with the Congolese government. The ceasefire and its verification mechanism, as well as the prisoner release agreed upon in Montreux, have still not materialized, and fighting has never ceased on the ground, particularly in South Kivu, which remains the main focal point of the conflict. The rebels have ceded the initiative in the clashes to the Wazalendo, the Congolese army's auxiliary militias, allowing the rebels to demonstrate a certain "good faith" in respecting the ceasefire. The AFC/M23 denounces daily attacks by Wazalendo and Congolese army drones, particularly in the Banyamulenge-populated area of ​​Minembwe.

Kamanyola, a key position for the AFC/M23

While the rebels' retreat to Kamanyola is indeed a consequence of American pressure, it changes little in the balance of power on the ground. Located on the border of the DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi, Kamanyola remains the strategic gateway to the Ruzizi Plain, as well as to the Highlands. The proximity of the Rwandan border allows the rebels to easily receive logistical support in the form of supplies, weapons, and troops from Kigali. Kamanyola also forms a buffer zone to protect Bukavu, particularly from the Burundian army. Finally, the rebels remain pre-positioned to intervene in the Highlands should the situation of the Banyamulenge population deteriorate again.

A Very Meager American Pressure on the Military Ground

Kinshasa views the rebel withdrawal from Kamanyola as another victory for its diplomatic strategy focused exclusively on American pressure. In March 2025, Washington pushed the AFC/M23 to leave the Walikale sector, primarily to secure the Alphamin mining site, a company that was, at the time, American and Canadian-owned. In December 2025, the United States succeeded in liberating Uvira from rebel occupation. Finally, in early May 2026, American pressure pushed the AFC/M23 back to Kamanyola, its positions prior to the Uvira offensive. The territorial gains are meager, but allow Kinshasa to claim victory and continue to mask its failures on the military front.

Towards a Future Withdrawal of Rwandan Soldiers?

The return to Kamanyola allows the rebels to buy time, avoid a possible new round of sanctions, particularly against Kigali, but above all, to continue stalling. Meanwhile, the rebellion continues training its officers and new fighters in the areas it controls. To further demonstrate its goodwill, the next step could be the withdrawal of Rwandan army personnel present on Congolese soil as part of the "defensive measures" implemented by Kigali. This would buy the rebels even more time. For its part, Kinshasa,With its only diplomatic card in hand, the DRC is trying to convince Washington to increase sanctions on Rwanda. A bill proposed by a Democratic congressman seeks to impose sanctions for "any violation of the peace agreements concluded in Washington between the DRC and Rwanda." Paul Kagame is clearly the target. But in the meantime, the conflict remains frozen, and the rebels do not seem willing to relinquish Kamanyola, which allows them to maintain control of Bukavu.

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Wazalendo accusses M23 of executing FARDC senior officers in Binza

In the Rutshuru territory, Binza group, Kiseguro locality, M23 rebels allegedly allied with Rwanda summarily executed three brave FARDC soldiers on Friday, May 15, 2026. These soldiers had been captured during the fall of Goma in January 2025 and had refused to support the rebellion's criminal enterprise.

On the direct orders of M23 Colonel Eustache Ndazibonye, commander of the Binza (Kiseguro-Nyamilima) axis, Lieutenant Colonel ASEDRI ANGUY Jhon, Second Lieutenant Akwa, and Sergeant ILUNGA were summarily executed in violation of international humanitarian law (IHL) for helping their fellow FARDC soldiers escape.

It should be noted that Colonel Eustashe Ndazibona and a captain named Eric are

accused of serious human rights violations in the Binza group and everywhere they operated in the past before their recent deployment to the area.

FARDC claims capturing a Fuso truck, full of bags of cannabis belonging to an M23 commander, intercepted by security services in the Far North

A Fuso truck filled with bags of cannabis was intercepted by security services in the Far North a few days ago.

According to the spokesperson for Operation Sokola 1, the cannabis belongs to an M23 commander named Zimurinda Innocent, based in Rutsuru.

"He sent it from Rutsuru to be sold in our area of ​​responsibility," stated Lieutenant Marc Elongo during a press conference this Tuesday, May 19, in Beni.

A SUSPECTED ADF LEADER ARRESTED IN MAHAGI THIS MORNING

 According to intelligence extracts we have received on our desk,a suspected Kenyan leader of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) was arrested this morning in Mahagi, Ituri province, while attempting to travel to Bunia.

According to HUMINT  collections from the local communnities, the man was identified by truck drivers thanks thought he reassemble an ADF who was pictured in the Congolese forest with a flag attributed to the Islamic State. He was then handed over to the relevant authorities for investigation.

FARDC CONTINUE TRACKING ADF

 FARDC claim to be on the tracks of an ADF group trying to cross the RN4 between Mayi-Moya and Eringeti, in Beni territory.

According to the military, a soldier was killed during a hanging Monday, May 18, along with a woman farmer. Operations continue to neutralize this armed group.

After a joint operation by Wazalendo, FARDC and UPDF, the main strongholds have already been dismantled on the Isange, Butambisi, Mapendano, Paris Soir and Kibaraza axis.

In short, a large part of the Bapere sector is already liberated, salutes a civil society actor.

GEN MUHOOZI KAINERUGABA 'S " OPERATION MALIZA UFISADI" - THE MOST IMPORTANT MILITARY OPERATION IN UGANDA SINCE 1986

 

They have been many- Operation Shujaa, operation Lightening thunder , Operation Thunderbolt,  operation Iron Fist, Operation Safisha, Operation Mugulugushu, but this latest one is the most significant  of them all, and to note, there will be no resistance! " We know this enemy, he is a cancer that has been growing for the last 40 years and we just have to finish it off"- a loyal Colonel " No Nonsense" says from.the Mbuya Barracks OP 

To understand the strategic importance of the campaign , it helps to break down both the literal meaning of the phrase and the broader political landscape of Uganda.

​"Maliza Ufisadi" is Swahili  language for "End Corruption" (or "Finish Corruption").

​The campaign—spearheaded by ebullient maverick General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who serves as the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and leader of the self styled outfit  Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU)—represents a calculated, high-stakes maneuver with profound implications for Uganda’s political trajectory.

​1. Strategic Importance:

 Weaponizing Anti-Corruption

​Historically, anti-corruption crackdowns in transition-phase governments serve dual purposes.

 Strategically, "Operation Maliza Ufisadi" allows Gen Muhoozi to achieve several critical military, political and civil objectives:

​Rebranding and Resurgence of his Populist Appeal: General Muhoozi has frequently faced criticism from opposition groups and civil society regarding human rights and the concept of dynastic succession (often referred to in Ugandan politics as the "Muhoozi Project"). Framing himself as the vanguard against corruption targets the number-one grievance of the Ugandan public: the embezzlement of public funds by entrenched elites.

​Cleaning up the State Apparatus: By utilizing military-style determination—as hinted at by the quote "The man who waits for the perfect shot dies with a full magazine"—the operation signals a shift toward aggressive and forceful accountability within government ministries and local governments.

​Consolidating the UPDF Armed Forces: As CDF, ensuring that the military remains untainted by the corrupt practices of civil bureaucracy reinforces the discipline and legitimacy of the UPDF as the ultimate anchor of national stability.

​2. Tectonic Impact on Uganda's Political Scene

​The political impact of this smart targeted  operation is reshaping the landscape as Uganda navigates the complex dynamics of the post-2026 election cycle and future succession:

​Sidelining Old Guard Competitors: Anti-corruption operations give the state a legitimate mechanism to audit, arrest, or politically neutralize powerful, long-serving politicians and bureaucrats. By aggressively pursuing ufisadi, Gen Muhoozi effectively dismantles Museveni's old guard patronage networks that belong to the older generation of political actors, clearing a path for his own base.

​The Transition Blueprint (From Military to Civil Power): Through his civic movement, the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Muhoozi has sought to transition his image from a strict military commander to a civic reformer. "Operation Maliza Ufisadi" serves as the policy bridge. It allows him to champion a popular civilian issue (anti-graft) while retaining the authoritative backbone of his military rank.

​Disarming the Opposition's Core Message: For years, major renegagde opposition outfit  platforms like NUp, FDC  have campaigned almost exclusively on anti-corruption and state wastage. By launching a aggressive, state-backed offensive against corrupt officials, the ruling establishment effectively co-opts the opposition's strongest talking point, leaving them with less rhetorical leverage.

And in the history of Uganda ,every Ugandan from whichever political affiliation is happy about this operation!!

​Summary of the Quote on his poster: 

​The quote at the bottom of the poster highlights the tactical philosophy behind the campaign:

​"The man who waits for the perfect shot dies with a full magazine."

​In the context of Ugandan politics, this is a clear declaration of decisive action over political hesitation. It signals that General Muhoozi and his allies are no longer willing to wait for perfect consensus or bureaucratic alignment before purging corrupt elements from the system—they intend to act swiftly and disruptively.

" The Enemy  is scared, the enemy is silent, the enemy is shaking, we know that enemy  a d that enemy  must be crushed. We will leave no stone unturned. They know themselves, surrender  now"  Anon

President Orders Probe Into Parliament Corruption

In an official letter dated July 13, 2025: President Museveni has launched a full investigation into alleged corruption, unexplained wealth, and misuse of public funds at Uganda’s Parliament, targeting Rt. Hon. Anita Among and all associations.

MAJOR GENERAL EPHRAIM KABI KIRIZA, DRC's chief of Republican guard under arrest?

 According to several sources close to the capital, Major General Ephraim Kabi Kiriza, who had headed the Republican Guard since October 2022, was arrested on Thursday, May 14, 2026. After being questioned at the DEMIAP (Directorate of Military Intelligence ), he was reportedly transferred to the CNS (National Security Council).

There are a lot of rumours(just rumours) around kinshasha that the head of the DRC Republican guard  was arrested on accusations that he was  working for the enemy.

He is accussedd of wanting  to stage a coup detat this Friday during the Republican Guard's military exercises at Martyrs Stadium.

.....details are dropping in....as we do deep research into this issues....

A case of Ebola in uganda

 Uganda confirms a case of Ebola of the Bundibugyo strain contracted from the DRC.

As US warns it's citizens :

UPDF AND FARDC LAUNCH A MASSIVE OPERATION AGAINST THE ADF IN MAMBASA,KILL ONE ADF LEADER

  In the territory of Mambasa, the FARDC are conducting a large-scale operation to hunt down the ADF-MTM-ISCAP.

Watch the video:

In this operation two ADF fighters were neutralized by the FARDC-UPDF coalition in Nakota 1, between Beu Manyama and Biakato, during a patrol in the night of May 14-15, 2026.  FARDC-UPDF units operating jointly in the Sokola 1 sector of the Great North region of north kivu  killed two ADF-MTM-ISCAP terrorists in the locality of NAKOTA 1, located between BEU MANYAMA and BIAKATO. This notorious leader, Sheikh ISMAEL ABOU HUSSEIN is a Yemeni national.

He was the principal perpetrator of the recent massacres carried out on the border of the Ituri and North Kivu provinces along the Ituri River.

According to our very good miltary sources on the frontline,one of the assailants was a suspected ADF-MTM-ISCAP leader and is of Yemeni nationality.

 A FARDC soldier also lost his life, and two AK-47s were recovered.

According to HUMINT collections,the civilians have vowed to work closely with UPDF and FARDC to end the insecurity caused by the terrorists!

Thank you UPDF and thank you FARDC

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FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

Healthy organisation in Uganda,DRC and South Sudan meet over the new ebola outbreak in Ituri

 

Ebola virus disease outbreak confirmed in Ituri province, DRC Africa CDC is closely monitoring the situation and  held a high-level coordination meeting today with the DRC, Uganda, South Sudan, and global partners to strengthen surveillance, preparedness, and outbreak response efforts. Following consultations with the DRC Ministry of Health and the National Institute of Public Health, preliminary results from the National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB) in Kinshasa have detected the Ebola virus in 13 of the 20 samples tested. Approximately 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths have been reported, primarily in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones. Four deaths have been reported among the laboratory-confirmed cases. Suspected cases have also been reported in Bunia, pending confirmation.

According to our intelligence sources in Bunia ,another meeting expected tomorrow.

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ADF attacks Bangole

 

ADF terrorists have once again attacked the Bangole neighborhood, located in the center of Biakato, the commercial hub of the Babila-Babombi chiefdom, in the Mambasa territory of Ituri province.

Look at the video below:

According to several local sources, the terrorists stormed the neighborhood around 11:00 PM on Wednesday night, May 14, 2026, and opened fire on residents.

The provisional death toll, which could rise, stands at three civilians killed and several houses burned down.

For their safety, residents were forced to flee during the night and seek refuge in areas considered safe.

In irumu,there was an  intervention of FARDC units that neutralized six ADF fighters this Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Bandavilemba (Irumu territory).

According to local sources, the rebels attempted to ambush a vehicle on National Route 4 before being repelled. Three weapons were recovered during this operation conducted by the Cheetah unit of the 213th Brigade.

These attack comes just days after attacks in the Laliya and Makumo neighborhoods, where several civilians were killed, according to civil society, which reports about ten dead and missing, as noted by RTR.

Over 50 people killed by ADF in one week

 

In just one week, at least 50 Congolese civilians and soldiers have been killed, primarily with bladed weapons, by the ADF/ISCAP in the territories of Beni (North Kivu) and Mambasa (Ituri), areas under siege.

The affected villages include  Mungamba, Byakato, and Makumo, as well as other areas not under siege (Haut-Uélé, where the ADF launched its first attacks)

The Makumo center, in the Babila-Babombi chiefdom of the Mambasa territory, was once again plunged into horror on Sunday, May 10, 2026, around 7:30 p.m., during an attack attributed to the ADF fighters that claimed the lives of at least nine civilians and set fire to several homes.In our last post we had already alerted of a possible attack on innocent children and mothers,You can read our previous post by clicking on this link

Thisattack by ADF/ISCAP on Sunday left at least nine civilians killed in Makumo, in the Mambasa territory of Ituri province. The bodies of these civilian victims remaining at the scene after several hours of the attack, with many residents fleeing the area for fear of their safety.

The attack was claimed this Monday morning by the Islamic State, which described the victims as "Christian militiamen."

Behind this tragic toll lie shattered families, traumatized children, women in distress, and many people still missing after this latest tragedy that has struck a population already suffering from recurring insecurity.

The residents of Makumo denounce the lack of intervention capable of protecting civilians at the time of the attack and are sounding the alarm about a humanitarian situation that has become unbearable.

In fear and mourning, the population is calling on the Congolese authorities, the FARDC (Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo), and national and international partners to take urgent measures to ensure the long-term security of Mambasa and protect human lives. Makumo mourns its dead, Mambasa is still bleeding, and the affected communities are now demanding justice, humanitarian assistance, and effective protection against the violence of armed groups.

Provincial authorities located more than 100 kilometers from the sites of these incidents (Beni and Bunia) appear to be less informed or indifferent to these horrific massacres, not even mentioning them in their recent public statements.

In Kinshasa, political analysts claim there is no time for distraction with this news, which could skew the government's record, as it paints a rosy picture of its success in favor of a third term or a constitutional revision, supposedly dictated by the people through a referendum.

Despite this tendency to downplay the deaths in this part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the situation is deteriorating, with the ADF continuing to expand its operational area within Congolese territory despite a major offensive conducted jointly by the Armed Forces of the DRC and the Ugandan army (UPDF).

Propaganda images from this fundamentalist movement attest to the widespread damage, often ignored in cabinet reports, which frequently present a positive picture of the security situation across the entire Congolese national territory.

We have been producing various credible intelligence reports on these ADF to the extent that on Friday we made an alert a possible attack on civilians,which unfortunately did happen in the night of sunday-monday.We noww call upon all anti terror societies and organisation to join hands together to fight these terrorists,whose Target is mainly the innocent civilians.This fight should not bbelft to the UPDF and FARDC alone!

......NE.....

For God and my country!

ADF rebels reportedly roaming around Mangina

 

According to various civilian sources and OSINT collections,the ADF rebels are reportedly operating around the towns of Mangina, Masiriko, Makusa, Mantumbi, Lukaya, and Makumo in the Beni territory this weekend.

This comes after they killed more than 20 people with machetes last Wednesday west of Beni.

In some past hours ,they had been filmed traversing Biakato where they killed many.

An alert has been issued to law enforcement and security forces in anticipation of further massacres in the area in the coming hours.

The civilians call upon the commanders of the operation Shujaa to take this as a serious alert.They continue to lament that it will be too unfortunate if the nextew hours ,people and innocent children are killed by the terrorists.UPDF and FARDC should intervene fast to save the innocent civilians.

....For God and my Country.....

...NE....

ADF rages havoc in biakato

Twenty-four hours after attacks attributed to ADF fighters in the Biakato region of the Babila-Babombi chiefdom, the death toll continues to rise, with at least 21 people killed, several missing, many seriously injured, and homes burned, plunging families into profound humanitarian distress.

According to alerts relayed by local civil society actors, bodies have been found in Lalia, Vatican, Kotakoli, and Central, while some areas remain inaccessible due to persistent insecurity, preventing the recovery of more victims and assistance to survivors.

Houses, motorcycles, and shops have been burned in Kawame and other affected areas, while several civilians, including parents and children, remain missing or are being held hostage, exacerbating the fear among the population.

On Friday, May 8, the attackers also set fire to a Wazalendo fighters' position in Kibenete before heading towards Nyonyonyo, where they are still reportedly present. This has prompted civil society organizations to call on security forces to urgently reinforce the protection of civilians.

Faced with this new tragedy, residents of Biakato and neighboring areas are appealing to authorities and humanitarian partners for swift assistance to be provided to bereaved families, the wounded, and displaced persons now living in fear and uncertainty.

All vehicles with modified chassis blocked use roads in Kasindi Beni,Butembo have been allowed to start offloading by tomorrow!

End of the blockade on non-compliant vehicles with modified chassis, an agreement reached

Provincial deputy Kambale Lutsumbi Bienvenu accompanied business operators in discussions with the governor of North Kivu, Major General Kakule Somo Evariste, resulting in the lifting of the blockade on non-compliant vehicles with modified chassis.

1) Unloading of goods starting May 6 for vehicles in violation, without seizure

Transshipment of goods in Kasindi for vehicles stuck  there

 Unloading in Beni for those parked at the city entrance and in Mukulya

Unloading in Butembo for vehicles from Kangote

 Authorization to continue the journey for vehicles from Eringeti heading towards Ituri or Tshopo

 2) Escort granted to vehicles already unloaded after signing a commitment form, specifying the location where they will be brought into compliance with the required standards

3) Authorization to continue routes, for vehicles with minor deviations, particularly regarding the width of the container or an overrun of a few centimeters in length, without signing a commitment form

The provincial deputy commended the authorities' flexibility and called on the security services to demonstrate professionalism, avoiding any form of hassles in implementing these measures.

ADF led two simultaneous attacks on Bandavilemba along komanda-luna road

  Two simultaneous attacks attributed to the ADF targeted the Bandavilemba area in the Walese Vonkutu chiefdom, Irumu territory, on the Komanda-Luna road (RN4), early Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026.

According to our intelligence sources from the civilians,the villages of Mambume and Mambelenga were targeted. The provisional death toll stands at three civilians and several wounded.

The situation remains tense in the area, where families are fleeing and displaced persons have been reported, despite a relative calm observed on the ground.

ADF attack:The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for its first attack by the ADF/ISCAP in Haut-Uélé province.

 

We had earlier written about this last month as indicate in our publications.

This implies an expansion of their operational area, although sleeper cells have existed in this region, long considered a safe haven for the ADF leadership.

Most OSINT and HUMINT collections confirmed the incident within the civilians and  provincial authorities, who specified that the attack targeted the Watsa territory in the Matuya area. They indicated that they had not yet formally identified the attackers, while also stating that they had deployed units of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo to secure the area.

Are vehicles that were stuck at kasindi now allowed to enter the DRC territory?Fuel prices still high despite few tankers having reached butembo..

Over 500 Trucks had/have been Blocked in Kasindi, “Health Guarantee” Tax Blamed for Fuel Shortages in Beni and Butembo.

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In Kasindi, over 500 trucks transporting fuel were stuck, particularly at the Amicongo depot. This situation is believed to have been  the root cause of the fuel shortages observed in the cities of Beni and Butembo, as well as in other areas of the province.

Furthermore, several vehicles transporting construction materials were also blocked due to non-payment of the “Health Guarantee” tax, recently introduced by the Ministry of Health. On the ground, several civil activists had asserted that there will be no question of leaving Kasindi until all the affected vehicles are released.

 Fuel Prices in the ended weekend:

Butembo: 8,000 FC to 10,000 FC / litre

Beni: 10,000 FC / litre and up

Goma: 4,000 FC / litre

Despite the arrival of a few tanker trucks in Butembo, fuel prices remain high. A litre of gasoline was selling for 6,000 Congolese francs at the pump on Monday, compared to 7,000 francs and more at roadside stands.

Furthermore, long lines were observed at the few gas stations that still had supplies.

HEAD OF STATE DONATES 91 COWS TO THE PEOPLE OF BIBOGOBOGO

 

 

Following a meeting held today in South Kivu, near Minembwe, a powerful gesture made a lasting impression:

 91 cows were given to the people of Bibogobogo (Banyamulenge, Babembe, Bashi, and other communities), who have been severely affected by the war.

The meeting took place in the presence of the Head of State's special envoy, kongolo, as well as General Yakutumba, along with representatives of the various local communities.

The discussions went very well.The people even requested a connection between Bidogodogo and Baraka.

In the Head of State's vision:

strengthening peaceful coexistencerebuilding after the war and laying the foundations for a shared future

💬 Important promises were made to support these communities once peace is restored.

ADF installs a Flag in Matolo, Bakwanza Leaders Call on the Army to Hunt Them Down

 

The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorist rebels have planted their flag in the village of Matolo, south of the Mambasa territory, in the Babila Bakwanza chiefdom, Ituri province. According to several OSINT collections,This ended Thursday, April 29, 2026, the civilians from the Babila Bakwanza chiefdom, called for an urgent hunt for these terrorists to save lives. "We are surprised that the ADF have officially established themselves in Matolo, where they have planted their flag," he stated. They lamented that the ADF are also pressuring farmers to pay 30,000 Congolese francs (FC) in fees each month and 50 USD in royalties. The elders of Bakwanza are also raising the alarm about the occupation of other villages by the ADF. These villages include Bandenge, Bawuwenzi, Mekenya, and Kandika.

Traffic was severely disrupted on the morning of Saturday, May 2, 2026, on the Komanda-Luna section of road in the Irumu territory (Ituri province), following a reported movement of suspected ADF fighters affiliated with ISCAP.

According to local sources, this situation arose after the assailants crossed into Ndimo Koto, a village south of Komanda, on National Route 4 (RN4), in the Bandavilemba group, Walese Vonkutu chiefdom. This incident caused widespread panic among the population and temporarily paralyzed traffic on this strategic route.

Information gathered on the ground indicates that several people are missing. At this stage, two women are reportedly being held hostage by these armed men, further increasing the anxiety of the local residents.

In response to this situation,thee civil society is calling on the population to be more vigilant, also urges the Armed Forces of the DRC to intensify operations to track down these armed groups still active in the region.

This civil society representatives recalls that the presence of the ADF in the western part of National Route 4, particularly on the Komanda section, has already been denounced on several occasions. According to him, these fighters are holding meetings there and illegally imposing payments in the form of tokens and fees on local populations.

The security situation in this area remains worrying, as several observers believe that these armed groups are trying to reoccupy their former strongholds. Calls are mounting for an appropriate military response to restore lasting security in this area.

Parliamentary member in Beni calls for a review on the ban on some long vehicles as prices of cement rises to US 20$

 

We have come to learn that the MP Christian Mafungula Calls for Lifting of Ban on Non-Standard Vehicles Christian Mafungula, the elected representative for the Beni territory, is calling on the military governor of North Kivu, Major General Evariste Kakule Somo, to reconsider his measure banning the circulation of non-standard vehicles. According to the MP, this decision is causing a surge in market prices, particularly for cement, which now sells for between 17 and 20 US dollars per bag. He also states that motorcycle and car fares have increased significantly, directly impacting household budgets. Christian Mafungula also denounces the blockage of goods in Kasindi, the rise in fuel prices, and supply difficulties in a region already facing insecurity. He is calling on provincial authorities to ease this measure to alleviate the burden on the population and businesses. 

South Sudan accused of illegal entry on DRC soil

  According to our intelligence sources,a new incursion by South Sudanese soldiers caused significant damage in the Aru territory this Sunday, May 3, 2026, Information from the civilians in the area indicate that the South Sudanese soldiers looted the population's property, stole cows, goats, and money, and even abducted young people who remain missing. These South Sudanese soldiers are primarily targeting the population in the Kakwa chiefdom, the Roumou group, and the village of Agoroba. The civilians calls upon the DRC  gorvenment to have a Republican Army in the area capable of crushing any neighbors intrusion within an hour; They stilllment that;otherwise, they will continue to be mistreated and humiliated by neighbouring countries.