Any mutuals study Burundi? I have some questions I'd love to ask and learn more.

This new report on ISCAP/ADF from @rawya.bsky.social @amnesty.org does a superb job of highlighting not only the many atrocities committed by the group in eastern #Congo on almost a daily basis, but also the lasting emotional and societal impact on survivors www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Here’s my brief take on how and why the Trump regime is trying to manufacture an international “antifa” bogeyman - as quoted in the @nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/u...

Literally exactly what Rufo wanted in publishing that dumb ass article

Looks like ISCAP (aka ADF) attempted to conduct a suicide bombing today just south of Kampala, targeting congregants at today's #Uganda Martyrs' Day celebrations. The bomber - a woman previously known to security - and her boda driver were the only casualties.

Evergreen tweet. Macawisley have been effective when used properly, but there is a huge looming question over their long-term security implications given how often clans within this wider mobilization turn their guns on each other.

Missed this at the time, but it is important to note that the reported incident that ISCAP beheaded 70 Christians in a church is likely fake news. ISCAP still beheads or kills dozens of Congolese Christians a month, however, which certainly gets hardly any headlines so the wider point here is valid.

1. Some numbers on Islamic State Central Africa Province #Congo operational claims and propaganda releases in 2024: 292 total claims - the highest yearly total. For comparison, 2023 just recorded 126, while 2022 had 156. Dec. 2024 the highest, with 42 claims; May had 41.

Latest at LongWarJournal: AQAP gave significant praise to Shabaab for recent operations in Somalia and for expanding the jihad in wider East Africa. Just another data point for the mutual support and admiration between the two AQ branches. www.longwarjournal.org/archives/202...

The Islamic State has since claimed this. Worrying that ISCAP is again returning to areas it was previously driven out of, highlighting its highly adaptable nature.

Ivory Coast confirms arrest of six suspected members of the Islamic State group medafricatimes.com/37582-ivory-...

Might be useful ... African Jihadist Research Starter Pack (if I accidentally missed anyone for some reason, please drop me line) go.bsky.app/FD75pM7

Also included in the new UN report on Somalia is that there is still no evidence for the rumors of infighting between Shabaab's emir, Ahmed Diriye (Abu Ubaidah), and one of its senior most officials Mahad Karate. In fact, it notes Karate is still a "close confidante" of Diriye.

All of this very much mirrors what I wrote about IS Somalia back in September ctc.westpoint.edu/islamic-stat...

All of this very much mirrors what I wrote about IS Somalia back in September ctc.westpoint.edu/islamic-stat...

Authorities in Congo want to create a "prison intelligence service." This is likely needed given the spate of prison breaks in the country. And specifically for ISCAP/ADF, would potentially help dismantle its expansive prison networks in both the east and in Kinshasa. actualite.cd/2024/11/18/r...

La Fondation Bridgeway apporte son assistance humanitaire aux 118 ex-otages des ADF à Bunia www.radiookapi.net/2024/11/17/a...

One of my biggest pet peeves is outlets or people calling groups clearly within a wider group/hierarchical apparatus as “linked,” instead of its appropriate designation as that group’s regional wing. Also see Shabaab being called “AQ-linked.” ADF = ISCAP, as Shabaab is the rep for AQ East Africa.

As the Islamic State’s Central Africa Province is pushing further into newer areas of Congo’s Ituri Province, it has clashed with the FRPI militia in areas the latter effectively controls. Locals are now asking the Congolese military to also intervene www.radiookapi.net/2024/11/10/a...

Starter packs everywhere, we also have one. Me and Pieter @p-vanostaeyen.bsky.social have decided to create a pack with people delving into extremities. Mainly jihad, but only only. The list will be updated once more folks appear here from the Devil app. go.bsky.app/Re1A5NG

For the third time since August, the Islamic State has claimed another dubious attack inside #Uganda. This time stating it killed 4 and freed a prisoner in Kyankwanzi District. Local sources have again confirmed this is false - and the lack of any local reporting suggests so too.