source: Reuters; Politico (DRC); RFI; Radio Okapi; Actualite
actor1: ADF: Allied Democratic Forces
actor2: Civilians (Democratic Republic of Congo)
location: Beni
notes: On 25 December 2021, a presumed member of the ADF carried out a suicide bomb attack at the entrance of a bar/restaurant on Nyamusi boulevard in the city of Beni (Beni, Nord-Kivu). At least 8 people (including the assailant) were killed. The victims include a FARDC soldier (assumed off-duty), along with his two daughters, among others. At least 13-20 people were injured, two are mayors of Beni communes. Sources suggest the suicide bomber wanted to infiltrate the bar and when rejected, detonated the explosive.