Who is behind a church attack in DR Congo?
More than 40 people were attacked during a vigil in the town of Komanda, DRC
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Who is behind a church attack in DR Congo?" was published on July 29, 2025 and runs 29 minutes.
July 29, 2025 ·29m · Focus on Africa
Summary
More than 40 people including women and children were killed in an attack by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), in the town of Komanda, east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The militia group is linked to the so-called Islamic state, a jihadi militant group. Majority of those killed were worshippers at a local church, nearby shops were also attacked and looted. Also, why Cameroonian opposition leader Maurice Kamto is challenging his disqualification from October’s presidential election list. And what's the impact of Africa's disappearing Wetlands? Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Nyasha Michelle and Yvette Twagiramariya Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
Episode Description
More than 40 people including women and children were killed in an attack by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), in the town of Komanda, east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The militia group is linked to the so-called Islamic state, a jihadi militant group. Majority of those killed were worshippers at a local church, nearby shops were also attacked and looted.
Also, why Cameroonian opposition leader Maurice Kamto is challenging his disqualification from October’s presidential election list.
And what's the impact of Africa's disappearing Wetlands?
Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Nyasha Michelle and Yvette Twagiramariya Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard