politics
February 26, 2026
Rebel spokesperson killed in DR Congo
M23 military spokesperson Willy Ngoma has reportedly been killed in an attack near the DR Congo mining town of Rubaya
TL;DR
- M23 spokesperson Willy Ngoma was reportedly killed in a drone strike near Rubaya in North Kivu.
- Ngoma was under sanctions from the EU, UN, and US for his role in the eastern DR Congo conflict.
- The killing comes amid intense clashes between DR Congo army and M23 rebels over control of mineral-rich areas like Rubaya.
- The eastern DR Congo has been plagued by violence for decades, with dozens of armed groups fighting for control of resources.
- Ceasefire efforts have repeatedly failed, and the Congolese government accuses Rwanda of supporting the M23, an allegation Kigali denies.
- A US-brokered agreement in December aimed to de-escalate tensions but fighting has continued.
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