IS group-linked militants slaughter 60 people in eastern DR Congo A local official says the Allied Democratic Force (ADF) targeted residents attending a burial in the country's North Kivu province. Euronews · Sep 9, 2025
At least 60 people were killed in an overnight rebel attack in eastern Congo At least 60 people have been killed in an attack by an Islamic-State-affiliated rebel group in eastern Congo The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025
Defence veteran suicide rate falls to 10-year low Death rates among former and serving ADF members have dropped as the recommendations from a royal commission into veteran suicide come into effect. AAP · Sep 9, 2025
Australia plans defence against malicious drone attacks An Australian company has been awarded tens of million of dollars to help provide the nation's military with counter-drone technology. AAP · Aug 27, 2025
Australian blitz targets illegal fishing in the Pacific Fishing is the cornerstone of smaller Pacific island nations that heavily rely on stocks for revenue but that's come under threat from illicit practices. AAP · Aug 22, 2025
After years of backsliding, the ADF is growing again. What’s behind the recruitment uptick? The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been facing a recruitment crisis for years. A lack of young people wanting to join has prompted a variety of responses from the force, including opening eligibility to some foreigners. The Conversation · Aug 5, 2025
Defence force recruitment has biggest surge in a decade Australian Defence Force ranks are growing once again after the biggest surge in recruitment in 15 years. AAP · Aug 3, 2025
Australian defence force ads on TikTok and in video games drive 15-year high recruitment numbers ADF enlisted 7,059 full-time personnel last financial year from 75,000 applications, but the target was 8,105. The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2025
Is ISIL a growing threat in the DR Congo and East Africa? Experts warn that ISIL-affiliated ADF fighters may be stepping up attacks to stay relevant, amid regional peace efforts. Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2025
ISIL claims responsibility for deadly church attack in eastern DR Congo A UN mission says 43 worshippers were killed in the attack at a night mass in a church. Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2025
More than 40 killed in rebel attack in northeast DR Congo More than 40 people were killed Sunday in an attack by Allied Democratic Forces rebels in northeastern DR Congo, ending a months-long period of regional calm, the UN mission and Congolese military said. Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2025
An attack on a Congolese church killed nearly 40 worshippers. Here's what to know Islamic State-backed rebels have killed nearly 40 people during an attack on a church in eastern Congo The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025
At least 34 killed in attack on east Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels, civil leader says At least 34 people were killed in an attack on church premises in eastern Congo by Islamic State-backed rebels, according to a civil society leader The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025
Australian army officer stripped of security clearance over Israel loyalty leaves defence force The man, anonymised in the ruling as HWMW, told Asio interviewers he did not view Israel as a foreign government and that he would share classified information with the IDF if asked The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2025
The Conversation · Jul 7, 2025 Kumanjayi Walker inquest: racism and violence, but findings too little and too late First Nations people please be advised this article speaks of racially discriminating moments in history, including the distress and death of First Nations people.
The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2025 Supreme court paves way for South Carolina and other states to defund Planned Parenthood Decision could embolden red states in US to block clinics that provide abortions from receiving Medicaid funds
The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2025 Afternoon Update: ADF deployed for Middle East evacuations; vandals cut Sydney train cable; and how Australia influenced a video game Penny Wong confirms defence force troops have been deployed to the Middle East to assist in evacuating Australians
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025 Are commercial interests driving Uganda’s military operations in DR Congo? Ugandan soldiers said they ‘occupied’ two DRC towns as the Rwandan-backed M23 continues to hold territory elsewhere.
The Conversation · Jun 17, 2025 In view of Trump’s review of AUKUS, should Australia cancel the subs deal? We asked 5 experts Speculation is swirling around the future of the A$368 billion AUKUS agreement, following Washington’s decision to review the nuclear submarine deal to ensure it meets President Donald Trump’s “America first” agenda.
AAP · Jun 13, 2025 'We started a fire': ADF criticised over major blaze A "systemic failure" by the Australian Defence Force has been partly blamed for a major Black Summer blaze sparked by an army helicopter.
AAP · Jun 4, 2025 Combat might be launched from Australia: defence chief Australians are being told by the nation's chief of the defence force to prepare for a possibility where combat operations are launched from home soil.
Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2025 Two suspected Ugandan rebels killed in Kampala explosion A female suicide bomber and another suspected rebel were killed in a blast in Uganda’s capital city.
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025 Sidi Ould Tah named African Development Bank president Mauritanian economist who led Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa will succeed Akinwunmi Adesina
AAP · May 26, 2025 Less red tape, more money for flood-affected residents Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pledging more funds for flood-affected communities, praising the "extraordinary resilience" shown by those on the front line.
The Guardian - US · May 12, 2025 John Oliver on the ADF legal group: ‘A misleadingly friendly face on what is an utterly hateful ideology’ The Last Week Tonight host digs into the Christian conservative Alliance Defending Freedom that was behind the overturning of Roe v Wade, among other causes