Islamic State in Central Africa's First Video in 3 Years: Urges Tanzanian, Ugandan, Rwandan & Burundian Recruits to Join ‘Jungles of Faith’ in DRC

Screenshot from ISCAP’s September 2025 propaganda video, showing Christians reportedly converting to Islam by reciting the Shahada — with the group claiming ‘dozens’ of such conversions.

Ujasusi Blog Terrorism Monitor Desk | 01 October 2025 | 0210 BST

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Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

   • ISCAP’s September 2025 Video Release

   • Core Messaging Objectives

   • Regional Security Implications

2. Dissecting the Propaganda Release
   2.1 Historical Framing of Jihadist Narrative
   2.2 Threats to Christian Communities
   2.3 Calls for Hijrah and Recruitment
   2.4 Da’wah and Conversion Efforts
   2.5 Denial of the ADF Label

3. Implications for Regional Security
   3.1 Renewed Media Offensive
   3.2 Increased Threats to Christians
   3.3 Broadened Recruitment Base
   3.4 Targeting Uganda

4. Scenario-Based Outlook
   4.1 Short-Term (0–6 Months)
   4.2 Mid-Term (6–12 Months)
   4.3 Long-Term (12–24 Months)

5. Potential Counterterrorism Responses
   5.1 Regional Government Strategies

   • Uganda

   • Democratic Republic of the Congo

   • Tanzania

   • Burundi and Rwanda
     5.2 International Actors

   • U.S. and EU

   • MONUSCO (UN Mission in DRC)

   • Faith-Based and NGO Groups

6. Strategic Assessment

   • ISCAP’s Propaganda Reemergence

   • Recruitment and Expansion Goals

   • Threats Against Christians and Regional States

   • Global Jihadist Alignment

7. ISCAP Threat Risk Matrix and Policy Recommendations
   7.1 Tailored Policy Recommendations for Regional Governments

   • Multinational Coordination

   • Community-Based Counter-Radicalisation

   • Border Control Enhancement

   • Protection of Religious and Humanitarian Entities
     7.2 International Partners

   • Capacity Building Assistance

   • Cybersecurity and Counter-Propaganda

   • Financial Network Disruption
     7.3 United Nations and MONUSCO

   • Humanitarian Security

   • Political Dialogue Facilitation

8. Conclusion

   • ISCAP’s Renewed Threat Trajectory

   • Forecast for Instability in the Great Lakes Region

   • Need for Coordinated Counterterrorism with Tanzania’s Inclusion

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This intelligence analysis examines ISCAP’s September 2025 propaganda release in depth, assessing its narrative construction, recruitment strategies, threats to Christian and regional communities, and the broader security implications for the DRC, Uganda, Tanzania, and the wider Great Lakes region.