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Security - 2 October 2025
Ituri: MONUSCO condemns the resurgence of violence in Djugu and Gina
In a statement issued on 3 October 2025, MONUSCO strongly condemned the violence that occurred on 2 October in the territory of Djugu (Ituri), which caused the deaths of more than thirteen people, including internally…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 2 October 2025
Ituri: ADF intensifies attacks on the Komanda-Mambasa axis
Since Thursday, ADF rebels have stepped up their attacks on civilians along National Road 4 between Komanda and Mambasa, in the territories of Irumu and Mambasa.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 2 October 2025
Ituri: thirteen dead in clashes between armed groups in Djugu
At least thirteen people, including displaced persons and seven combatants, were killed on Thursday during clashes between the CODECO militia and the Zaïre armed group in Maze, in the territory of Djugu (Ituri)…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 2 October 2025
Clashes in Bafwasende: FARDC and Wazalendo repel armed group 9 km from the city centre
On Friday, 3 October 2025, an armed group, believed to be affiliated with the ADF, was repelled about 9 kilometres from the centre of Bafwasende, in Tshopo province.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 2 October 2025
Beni: 11 years of ADF massacres, the population demands better protection
On 2 October 2025, the population of the Beni territory in North Kivu commemorated 11 years since the start of the massacres perpetrated by ADF rebels, which since 2014 have resulted in the deaths of at least 10,000…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 2 October 2025
Ituri: 4,000 civilians take refuge around the MONUSCO base in Gina amid fighting between the FARDC and CODECO
Since the end of September 2025, around 4,000 civilians, including nearly 1,950 women and 700 children, have taken refuge around the MONUSCO base in Gina, in the territory of Djugu, Ituri, fleeing intensified clashes…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 29 September 2025
Niger’s Transitional Government Navigates Control and Reform Amid Rising Public Expectations
NIAMEY - Niger’s ongoing political transition continues to shape the country’s governance landscape, as the administration balances military authority with growing public demands for democratic restoration and economic…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read