13 M23 fighters surrender to the FARDC, a Rwandan helicopter shot down in Muramvya

Thirteen fighters of the M23-AFC and the Twirwaneho group, from Minembwe-Centre, voluntarily surrendered to the FARDC in Mikenge Fizi, laying down their weapons (AK-47). Presented to Colonel MPANGA BANZE Guilly, these elements were taken care of as part of the surrender and demobilization process. At the same time, after the recapture of Muramvya village, the FARDC destroyed a Rwandan helicopter that came with reinforcements to support its troops trapped in Minembwe as reported by MBUYI KALONJI Reagan – SLt/Spokesperson Operations School 2 South South Kivui.

ADF attacks mambasa ,kills and burns houses

Dark night in Mambasa after an ADF attack, houses burned, one injured and several people abducted (provisional balance sheet) The night of Sunday to Monday, April 6, was marked by an attack attributed to ADF rebels in Mambasa center, the capital of Mambasa territory, about 170 km from Bunia. Repelled by the FARDC, the raid caused significant damage. According to local sources, at least two houses were set on fire, a civilian injured by bullets and several people abducted. Shops and pharmacies were looted, while facilities of the company SMEC, engaged in the rehabilitation of the Mambasa-Dingbo road, were also affected .

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Security alert! Al-Shabaab’s Increased Reliance on Foreign Fighters for Suicide Operations

According to credible sources, Al-Shabaab has, in recent years, significantly expanded its use of foreign fighters in suicide missions, including Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs),  person-borne improvised explosive device (PBIED and complex, coordinated attacks.

The foreign operatives deployed in these missions have primarily originated from Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia.Military Intelligence assessments indicate that a substantial number of these individuals remain embedded within Al-Shabaab’s operational structure, where they are being systematically recruited, indoctrinated, and trained specifically for martyrdom operations.

Available reporting suggests that the number of foreign fighters currently assigned to Al-Shabaab’s suicide operations unit ranges between approximately 60 and 80 individuals. These operatives are largely drawn from Kenyan, Tanzanian, and Ethiopian (notably Oromo) backgrounds. historically FF within AS participated suicide missions with the number counted nearly 35 suiciders. 

Meanwhile, there has been a marked decline in Al-Shabaab’s external operations targeting neighboring countries. The group had previously intended to redeploy operatives back into their countries of origin to conduct terrorist attacks. However, this strategy has been significantly disrupted due to enhanced counterterrorism measures, tightened border security, and improved intelligence-sharing and operational coordination among security agencies across East Africa and the Horn of Africa, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania.

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For God and my Country....

Attempted evasion of kakwangura central prison in butembo

An attempted escape was recorded at Kakwangura Central Prison, Butembo, on the night of Thursday to Friday, April 3, at around 02:45. According to security sources, six inmates were believed to be involved in the escape. Among them, one was captured by prison guards, another was killed during the intervention, while four are still on the run. The exact circumstances of this escape remain to be determined, but an investigation would be underway to shed light on this security incident within the prison facility.

FARDC 's official statement on the ADF massacre at Bafwakoa

 

Kigali makes some say!

 

FDLR boss,Lt Gen Byiringiro Victor sends an official messages to his combatants and allies.