Background to the closure of Namoya 10 01 17 Nevertheless, local militia believed to be aligned with Yakutumba have exploited the army's weakness to expand into neighbouring Maniema province, where they have clashed with the army and forced the shutdown of a major gold mine. Link https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2017-10-01-congo-warlord-seeks-to-unite-rebel-factions-in-anti-kabila-alliance/