The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) are a Ugandan Islamist rebel group, currently pledging allegiance to the Islamic State and operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Known for extreme brutality against civilians, the ADF was ranked as the second-deadliest non-state actor in 2025, operating primarily in North Kivu and Ituri provinces.
President Félix Tshisekedi has said he could seek a third term in office after 2028 if Congolese voters approve constitutional changes through a referendum, remarks that have already triggered political tension across the Democratic Republic of Congo. Speaking during a…
ADF rebels linked to the Ugandan Islamic State group have killed at least 36 civilians in fresh attacks across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local authorities and security officials. The killings happened in villages located along the border…
