DR Congo: Serge Sindani's entourage concerned after journalist's arrest in Kisangani
The arrest of journalist Serge Sindani in Kisangani has raised significant concerns among his colleagues and family, with calls for his immediate release.
Drone attack targets DRC's strategic Kisangani airport
Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo successfully intercepted a drone attack aimed at Kisangani's Bangboka International Airport, attributed to the M23 armed group.
Northeast of the DRC: Kisangani Airport Targeted Again by Drones
Kisangani Airport in northeastern DRC was targeted by drones on March 1, 2026, resulting in local population displacement but no significant material damage.
DRC: France acknowledges training Congolese soldiers at Kinshasa's request
The French embassy in the DRC has confirmed the presence of French army officers in Kisangani as part of a military cooperation program, focused solely on training Congolese soldiers.
Northeast DRC: the AU "strongly condemns" the drone attack by the AFC/M23 in Kisangani
The African Union condemned the drone attack by the politico-military group AFC/M23 on the strategic airport of Kisangani, describing it as a potential "terrorist act."
Congo-Kinshasa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Condemns the Drone Attack Carried Out By AFC/M23 in Kisangani
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission condemns a drone attack by AFC/M23 on Kisangani Airport, emphasizing the threat it poses to civilian safety and international humanitarian law.
Congo-Kinshasa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Condemns the Drone Attack Carried Out By AFC/M23 in Kisangani
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission condemns a drone attack by AFC/M23 on Kisangani Airport, emphasizing its risk to civilians and violation of international humanitarian law.
M23 Congo airport attack may be terrorism, African Union says
The African Union stated that the recent M23 drone attack on a civilian airport in Kisangani, DR Congo, could be classified as an act of terrorism due to its threat to civilian lives.
AFC/M23 rebels claim responsibility for drone attack on Kisangani airport
The AFC and M23 rebels have admitted to carrying out a drone strike on Kisangani airport in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, targeting a military command center.
East of the DRC: AFC/M23 claims drone attacks on Kisangani airport
The AFC/M23 rebels have claimed responsibility for drone attacks on the Bangoka airport in Kisangani, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, which were subsequently controlled by the army and partners.
DR Congo: authorities call for calm after drone attacks on airport
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are urging calm following drone attacks on a strategic airport in Kisangani, suspected to be orchestrated by the M23 group and Rwanda.
East of the DRC: authorities call for calm after drone attacks on Kisangani airport
In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, provincial authorities accused the AFC/M23, supported by Rwanda, of carrying out drone attacks on the Bangoka International Airport near Kisangani.