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Africa: Why Military Gains Are Not Weakening the ADF in Eastern DRC

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago011 mins

The ADF’s resilience stems from kidnapping economies, forced recruitment and governance failures that military operations cannot address alone. Multiple blows continue to shatter security in war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the deadly Ebola outbreak adding to the Congo River Alliance (AFC)/M23 conflict and stalled peace processes. Meanwhile, the Islamic State-aligned Allied…

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Africa: Focusing On M23 Allows ADF Insurgents to Expand in Eastern DR Congo

eriinfo.com9 months ago011 mins

The Islamic State-aligned Allied Democratic Forces has exploited security vacuums and tapped into conflict economies. The capture of Goma and Bukavu early this year by the March 23 Movement (M23)/Alliance Fleuve Congo has drawn sustained national, regional and international attention. It has strained the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) already weak national army, creating…