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Drone Attack on Kisangani Airport Linked to Rebels

3/2/2026

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  • On March 2, 2026, four kamikaze drones attacked Kisangani airport in northeast Democratic Republic of Congo, and authorities intercepted them near the airport with no damage.
  • Local officials attributed the attack to the AFC/M23 rebel group and to Rwanda, which denies involvement.
  • Despite ongoing mediation by Qatar and the United States, fighting continues in eastern Congo.
  • Congo's army killed AFC/M23 spokesperson Willy Ngoma in a drone strike near Rubaya.