A park ranger killed and a sub-station of the Okapi Wildlife Reserve burned during ADF attack in Nduye

A park ranger was killed and the northeast sub-station of the Okapi Wildlife Reserve in Nduye, Mambasa (Ituri), was set on fire during an attack attributed to ADF-MTN rebels on October 1, 2026. The Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation (ICCN) condemned the attack, paying tribute to the fallen ranger. The area continues to face insecurity from armed groups, with previous violent attacks, including one on June 24, 2012.