Islamic State & Democratic Republic of the Congo

Islamic State: A leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, was killed in a joint operation by the United States and Nigeria.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a new Ebola outbreak with 87 reported deaths.

Islamic State: Islamic State-backed militants' activities in Ituri province restrict surveillance and rapid response operations for the Ebola outbreak.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, with 87 deaths reported in its Ituri province. The country faces significant logistical challenges in containing the spread due to its size and ongoing conflicts.

Islamic State: The Syrian Democratic Forces has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, indicating a broader extremist connection to the regional conflict.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the primary location of the conflict, with its Ituri province being the site of the militia attacks and ongoing humanitarian crisis. The Congolese army (FARDC) is involved in fighting against the militia groups.

Islamic State: A leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Mainuki, was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing a new Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, with at least 80 deaths reported.