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Security - 12 November 2025
Deadly ADF Attack in Byambwe: 20 Civilians Killed, Including 18 Patients from Health Center
At least 20 civilians, including 18 bedridden patients, were killed overnight Friday to Saturday in an attack attributed to ADF rebels on the Byambwe referral health center, located 42 km from Butembo in North Kivu.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 12 November 2025
DRC: Nearly 25 Million People Face Acute Food Insecurity, IPC Warns
Kinshasa, DRC - Nearly 25 million Congolese are currently grappling with a food crisis or emergency, with the hardest hit regions in eastern DRC, according to the latest report from the Integrated Food Security Phase…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 11 November 2025
North Kivu: 18 Civilians Injured in Clashes Between AFC-M23 Rebels and Wazalendo Fighters
Rutshuru, DRC - At least 18 civilians were injured on Tuesday, November 4, in Mashango, Rutshuru Territory (North Kivu), following violent clashes between AFC-M23 rebels and Wazalendo fighters from the Collective of…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 11 November 2025
Kisangani: Defense Minister Assesses FARDC Capabilities Amid Ongoing Security Tensions
Kisangani, DRC - The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita, began a visit to Kisangani, in Tshopo Province, on Wednesday, November 5, to evaluate the operations and training…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 11 November 2025
Portugal Advises Citizens to Leave Mali Amid Security and Fuel Crisis
November 11, 2025 - Mali - Portugal joined other nations in urging its citizens to leave Mali as soon as possible.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 11 November 2025
Kinshasa: Former U.S. Envoy Peter Pham Meets DRC Defense Officials to Discuss Security and Veterans’ Welfare
Kinshasa, DRC - Former U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes and Sahel region, Peter Pham, held talks with Congolese defense officials during a visit to Kinshasa on November 3 and 4, focusing on efforts to strengthen…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 11 November 2025
Walikale Faces Severe Hunger as WFP and UNICEF Mobilize Aid
Walikale, North Kivu, DRC - The World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF have issued an urgent warning over a critical nutritional crisis in Walikale, threatening thousands of displaced families.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 11 November 2025
DRC: Nearly 25 Million People Facing Severe Food Insecurity
Kinshasa, DRC - Nearly 25 million Congolese are currently facing severe food insecurity, according to the results of the 24th cycle of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) presented on Tuesday…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 10 November 2025
Ituri: Over 200 FARDC Soldiers Complete Training in Combat Tactics and Humanitarian Law
Bunia, DRC - More than 200 soldiers from the TIGRE special unit of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have completed a four-week intensive training program on combat tactics and international…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 7 November 2025
Fatal Fuel Smuggling Incident Highlights Border Security Challenges
Soma, Kantché Department, Zinder - A tragic accident on Monday, November 3, 2025, has drawn attention to the ongoing dangers of illegal cross-border trade in Niger.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 7 November 2025
Niger’s Security Forces Achieve Major Gains Against Cross-Border Crime and Terrorism
Niamey, Niger - Niger’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) marked a week of notable successes in their ongoing efforts to combat cross-border crime and terrorism, with operations spanning multiple regions of the country.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 7 November 2025
Malian Military Secures Fuel Convoy, Pledges to Prevent Future Attacks
Bamako, Mali - The Malian military has successfully thwarted an attack on a strategic fuel convoy, assuring citizens that measures are in place to prevent further disruptions to the country’s energy supply.
By Amina Kabasele - 4 min read