ADF Attack in Congo Information

The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) carried out a deadly attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo in November 2025.

Attack Details

Date	November 14-15, 2025
Location	Byambwe village, Lubero territory, North Kivu province
Reported Deaths	At least 20 people killed
Additional Actions	Looting, burning of approximately 20 houses, targeting of health center

About the ADF

Aspect	Details
Origins & Leadership	Formed in the 1990s in Uganda; currently led by Musa Baluku
Primary Location	Operates in eastern DRC, particularly in North Kivu and Ituri provinces
Ideology & Affiliation	Islamist group; main faction pledged allegiance to Islamic State (ISIS) and is recognized as Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP)
Designation	Designated as a terrorist organization by both Uganda and the United States
Tactics	Massacres, beheadings, kidnappings, burning homes, recruiting child soldiers

Factions and Patron States

Factions: The ADF has experienced internal divisions, particularly after aligning with ISIS. There are reports of a potential alliance with CODECO (Cooperative for the Development of the Congo).

Patron State: No direct state sponsorship is indicated. The group's primary external affiliation is with the Islamic State central command, which provides financial support, propaganda amplification, and ideological framing.