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.