Military operations aside, governments are seeking to counteract the growing appeal of violent groups at its roots.
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Recent ISIL communications show attempts to secure influence in East Africa – the stronghold of al-Shabab and al-Qaeda.
Using old Soviet connections, Uganda and Russia sealed an energy deal – the latest in a string of Moscow moves.
With surrender deadline expired, MONUSCO and Congolese army readies military operation against Hutu guerrillas.
![Congolese forces that defeated M23 rebels are now preparing to take down FDLR fighters [AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015115124648540734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
A series of deadly attacks have been linked to discontent in DR Congo’s resource-rich Katanga province.
![More than 100 died after a series of coordinated attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo [Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014129558787734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
The Congolese army defeated the M23 fighters but their next target, Ugandan group ADF-NALU is a different challenge.
![The ADF set up camp in the Rwenzori mountains after being chased into the Congo in the 1990s [Getty Images]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/201312179348297734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)