M23's first official statement on Willy Ngoma's death

 For the FIRST time, AFC/M23 has issued a statement on the death of Willy Ngoma and promises to respond:

"These crimes will not go unpunished. Our duty is to guarantee the protection of our people and our soldiers throughout the liberated territory."

Joint forces of the UPDF-FARDC strike the ADF camp, recover weapons and explosives in eastern DRC

 

"The joint forces of the Ugandan People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), as part of the joint operation, Operation Shujaa, intensified operations against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, striking a rebel camp west of the Epulu River and recovering a significant cache of weapons and bomb-making materials," announced a statement from this joint force of the Armed Forces of the DRC and the Ugandan army.

The two forces seized a cache of weapons, improvised explosive devices, a molding machine, and other assorted equipment. A number of ADF fighters were killed during the assault, while others fled with wounds.

Overseeing the offensive is the commander of Operation Shujaa, Major General Stephen Mugerwa, who coordinated directly with field units and pledged to maintain pressure on the insurgents until they are thoroughly neutralized.

"During the latest offensive, twelve captives were freed around Ofayee, near the Ndimo region. The former captives described harsh conditions during their time in the hands of the rebels, including physical abuse and forced labor."

Where is General Makenga of M23?

 After FARDC's Drone Attacks In Rubaya: Is Major General Sultani Makenga Critically Injured, Dead, or in Hiding?

Major General Sultani Makenga and Brigadier General Justin Musanga Gaceri have neither been seen nor used their military communication channels or private lines from 24 February 2026 to today, 28 February 2026. They were expected to lead sweeping offensive operations against FARDC in Masisi Territory, North Kivu.

However, RDF-M23 operations in Masisi are currently being directed by war hardened - Colonel Séraphin Mirindi.

Sources indicate that Major General Makenga and Brigadier General Gaceri were critically injured in a FARDC drone strike near Rubaya on February 24, which killed M23 spokesperson Lt Col Willy Ngoma and other military officers of RDF-M23.

Key question: Is Criminal Paul Kagame’s boy - Major General Sultani Makenga critically injured, dead, or alive and simply conducting operations under the threat of predatory drones?

M23 decides to break all agreements,eyes offensives all the way to Kinshasha!

 

It's confirmed, the M23 has decided to break all agreements with Kinshasa and is preparing a nationwide offensive all the way to Kinshasa The M23 rebellion has reached a decisive turning point. At a highly strategic meeting held on February 26, the movement formalized the total and irreversible break with all negotiations with the regime of Félix Tshisekedi, according to a report by Basango News, which has infiltrated the M23 rebellion. The M23 no longer recognizes any regional or international agreements signed with Kinshasa. This decision marks a major escalation and completely redefines the balance of power on the ground. The movement justifies this break by the alleged assassination of several of its leaders, which it attributes to the Congolese authorities. In response, it announces a new phase of the conflict: a structured, coordinated, and nationwide military offensive. The stated objective: to reach and control Kinshasa, the political and strategic heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The cable mentions crucial support from Rwanda, which is reportedly providing surveillance and attack drones, sophisticated weaponry, and advanced logistical support to accelerate the rebel advance. Kigali has also promised substantial diplomatic and financial support to shield the movement from potential international sanctions. Simultaneously, Rwanda is reportedly conducting an active diplomatic offensive with American and European policymakers to counter any attempt at international pressure or isolation. This development marks a critical strategic turning point: the security crisis could escalate into a widespread national conflict with major regional repercussions. Faced with this threat, Basango News calls on the Congolese armed forces to be on high alert and to prepare for a high-intensity military confrontation.

Rwandan Air Force chopper seen flying in south kivu

Watch the video:

A Rwandan military fixed-wing aircraft, identified as a Cessna 208 Caravan, was spotted violating the airspace of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over Minembwe, in South Kivu province. According to several local sources, the aircraft was allegedly used to supply weapons and logistical support to armed groups operating in the area, including the M23, the Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF), Red-Tabara, and the Twirwaneho group. This constitutes a blatant violation of Congolese sovereignty and a further breach of the Washington Peace Agreement, which Rwanda has not respected since its signing. The continuation of these operations fuels instability and seriously undermines peace efforts in eastern DRC.

Wazalendo claim killing up to 18 officers of the M23 in the recent drone attack in Rubaya

 

The FARDC drone strikes targeted rebel and Rwandan military positions affiliated with the AFC_M23. According  to Intelligence leaks from the wazalendo,Among the reported victims are:

- Emmanuel Sultani Makenga, Chief of Staff of the rebellion, narrowly escaped in a church 4 km from the site of the attack; he is alive and uninjured.

- Willy Ngoma, killed

- Eric Kazungu, Makenga's escort leader, killed

- Major Pascal, Nzenze's security assistant was also killed.

- Colonel Safari, Imani Nzenze's aide-de-camp,also killed.

- Makenga's brother, seriously wounded and later died.

-And  Five other unidentified rebels

NB:There is a lot circulating information within the wazalendo ranks on the rubaya drone strike.The wazalendo still hold various unconfirmed claims that other rebel military officers were transferred to a UPDF military hospital in Uganda and an RDF military hospital in Rwanda.On claims of transferring the injured to UPDF military hospital,many elites say that it is a usual way of wazalendo trying to implicate Uganda into this war,a thing the Uganda gorvenment has rubbished several times.

....For God and My country.....

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Orange,Vodacom and airtel Networks Restored in Rubaya After 24-Hour Outage

After at least 24 hours of total disruption, mobile networks were restore in the mining town of Rubaya (Masisi territory) in North Kivu, and its surrounding areas.

The outage, which occurred on Tuesday, February 24, followed bombings that damaged the facilities of the three main antennas belonging to Vodacom, Orange, and Airtel in Rubaya, according to several sources on the ground. This damage occurred during clashes between the AFC/M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and their allies, the Wazalendo militia.

Residents who had been deprived of communication services welcomed the reactivation of services with relief. Many mobile phone users emphasized the importance of connectivity for accessing information and communication.

The restoration of mobile money transfer services is also a relief for the local population, who rely heavily on them for their daily transactions.

During the outage, SMS and calls on the Vodacom network functioned erratically, while internet access was completely unavailable. Several residents of Rubaya now confirm that the internet is operational again.

However, the security situation remains tense in the area. Fighting intensified on Wednesday, February 25, in the village of Kasenyi, located in the Kibabi group. AFC/M23 rebels launched a counter-offensive against the Congolese army and its Wazalendo allies, who had taken control of the village last Sunday after several hours of clashes.

According to local sources, the rebels have redeployed in the area with reinforcements of men and ammunition. Their objective would be to retake Kasenyi and halt the advance of pro-government forces toward Rubaya, considered a strategic rebel stronghold in this part of Masisi territory.

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Wazalendo of South kivu writes a thankful letter to President Tshisekedi

 

Fight against the ADF – call for a “multidimensional” approach

 

Since 2014 ADF claimed the lives of the following:

🔴 2,600 soldiers killed

🔴 12,750 civilians killed

🔴 2,577 wounded

🔴 3,196 missing

Omar Kavota, president of CEPADHO, emphasizes that these figures reflect the scale of the humanitarian crisis and the need for an approach combining security, prevention, and support for affected populations.

General Jacques Chaligonza, Deputy Chief of Staff of the FARDC in charge of operations and intelligence, stressed on Tuesday, February 24, the need for a comprehensive strategy to combat the ADF rebels: “We cannot fight terrorism alone. We must conduct multidimensional operations.”

DRC accusses MTN Rwanda of operating illegally in Rutshuru and Goma

 

Like we had earlier written on this issue of illegal mobile Telecom companies operating in DRC,MTN Rwanda Accused of Operating Illegally in the DRC

The Congolese government is accusing the Rwandan operator MTN Rwanda of operating illegally in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Congolese Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ARPTC) claims that the company is providing mobile phone and internet services in the Goma and Rutshuru areas without holding any license issued by the Congolese authorities.

According to the authorities, residents of Rutshuru have reported the installation of equipment attributed to MTN Rwanda on some cell towers in the area. They also allege the sale of Rwandan SIM cards in the Democratic Republic of Congo without prior authorization from the relevant authorities.

Launch of Operation “LEROMO” against the ADF

A new military operation, dubbed “LEROMO,” was announced Tuesday in Beni to hunt down fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), active in North Kivu and Ituri.

The operation will be conducted jointly by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), with the aim of intensifying the fight against armed groups and strengthening the security of civilians.

Some M23 officers of high command hold an emergency closed -door meeting!

 

In an emergency closed-door meeting of the M23 military high command, chaired by Brigadier General Bernard Maheshi Byamungu, the group's second-in-command, the absence of Major General Sultani Makenga, Brigadier General Justin Musanga Gaceri and Rubaya axis operations commander Colonel Japhet Gakufe underscored the gravity of a recent drone attack, a FARDC drone strike that eliminated M23's military spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Willy Ngoma, along with six other M23 military officers and their escorts. 

Major General Sultani Makenga, Brigadier General Justin Musanga Gaceri and Colonel Japhet Gakufe had all been traveling in the same convoy as Lieutenant Colonel Willy Ngoma. They were en route to Masisi to command sweeping operations against FARDC and their Mai-Mai allies, who had been recapturing territories from RDF-M23 forces. 

All available information indicates that Major General Sultani Makenga and Brigadier General Justin Musanga Gaceri are in critical condition as a result of shrapnel injuries sustained in the drone attacks that took place in the early hours of Tuesday, 24 February 2026, at 2:40 a.m.

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Wazalendo officially claim the killing of Willy Ngoma

Wazalendo claim to have neutralized M23-RDF rebel military spokesperson Willy Ngoma in a drone strike

Fighting has been reported in Rubaya, in the Masisi territory, where the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP), also known as Wazalendo, claim to have repelled an offensive attributed to the RDF/M23-AFC coalition.

In a statement dated February 24, 2026, in Rutshuru and signed by Jules Mulumba, the Wazalendo declare that opposing forces have reinforced their positions in Rubaya with the aim of attacking their lines. They maintain that they exercised their "right of self-defense" during clashes concentrated particularly around a farm belonging to General Innocent Gahizi.

The movement claims that high-ranking M23/RDF rebels, including Sultani Makenga, were present in the area with a significant stockpile of military equipment. The Wazalendo group is primarily claiming the neutralization of Willy Ngoma, the M23's military spokesperson, as well as several senior officers and members of rebel leaders' escorts, including Bahati Musanga Erasto and Colonel Olivier Nzenze.

The statement also claims that Sultani Makenga has retreated to the Mater Dei Catholic parish in Matanda.

The Wazalendo-DRC Volunteers for the Defense of the Democratic Republic of Congo (VDP Wazalendo-DRC) reiterate their commitment to defending the territorial integrity of the DRC and call on the national and international community to "draw all the diplomatic and political conclusions" from these events, believing they jeopardize ongoing stabilization efforts in the east of the country.

What M23 said:

The Congo River Alliance/M23 political-military movement announced on February 24, 2026, the death of its military spokesperson, Willy Ngoma, which occurred in tragic circumstances near Rubaya, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

In a statement, the AFC/M23 indicated that Willy Ngoma died around 3:00 a.m. The movement expressed its "pain and dismay" at the loss of the man it described as a committed member of its political coordination.

Following this event, the AFC/M23 criticized the Kinshasa regime, accusing it of disregarding its commitments, particularly those related to the Doha Development Agreement. The movement claims to be calling upon the national and international community to bear witness to what it considers serious acts.

In its message, the organization also offers its condolences to the deceased's family and to what it calls the "revolutionary community" of the DRC, paying tribute to a man who dedicated his life to the struggle for social justice and the peaceful coexistence of Congolese people.

At this stage, no official reaction from the Kinshasa authorities has been made public regarding the exact circumstances of this death.

Note: In addition to his military career, Willy Goma was also a member of the UDPS party, closely associated with President Étienne Tshisekedi.

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IS M23"s WILLY NGOMA DEAD?

 There are rumours that M23"s Willy Ngoma is no more. A drone strike targeting a military procession early this morning is rumoured to have claimed the life of the AFC/M23 military spokesperson.

Several officers miraculously made it out and others were injured.

Kinshasa has activated attack mode for the past few days, using drones and ground troops. FARDC, wazalendo, Fndb and mercenaries from 8 countries attack AFC/M23 simultaneously on several fronts, in violation of the ceasefire accepted by both parties!

It should also be noted that unfortunately civilians also fall, in some blind drone strikes.

The war has resumed!

"Kinshasa will bear the consequences of this umpteenth ceasefire violation" tells me a high source from AFC/M23.

FARDC USING CHINESE WING LOONG 2 DRONE TO FINISH OFF THE M23

 

AFC/M23 areas under fire from FARDC's latest generation drones.

Meet the Chinese Wing Loong 2 drone, terrible in attack and intensely used since Angola's proposed ceasefire on February 18! At least 3 have been acquired by the FARDC in December 2025 and January 2026. These "dragon wings" bombard areas under AFC/M23, unfortunately, civilian casualties at times.

This drone is terrible:

1. It can carry up to 500kg of ammunition, including 6 anchored missiles.

2. Up to 32 hours of flight freedom. Its speed reaches 400 km/h.

3. It hits 10km in the air, escaping anti-aircraft batteries and jamming.

4. In Africa, these drones are used in DRC, Libya, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco and Nigeria.

Since January, according to my sources, Kinshasa is convinced that it now has military superiority over AFC/M23. Hence the attacks come from. Negotiations are just a secondary option.

The population will have to wait a long time before the war is over. And unfortunately paying the high price for this situation!

A joint cross-border technical meeting opened on February 19, 2026 in Mpondwe, on the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Over two days, experts from both countries will assess economic, security and governance issues to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

The Congolese delegation from North-Kivu is represented by Consulate Kahindo Sikakulya, Senior Coordinator of the Military Governor in charge of Finance, Economy and Trade.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the prime minister Robinah Nabbanja to get in touch with Base Seven Company to implement a mega transport project at and around the government Aerodrome of Nyakisaharara-Mbarara and build an international Airport.

 

FARDC's new Indian tool to fight AFC/M23 drones

it is called "D4 anti-drone system".

This is what's protecting Kisangani and Kalemie airports currently! It is also possible that Bujumbura has the same system.

Made in India, it can cost between $130 and $359 million, depending on the chosen configuration and weapon power.

Here's how it works:

1. With multiple sensors and two different counter-attack modes (non-lethal and lethal), the drone system can detect, track and identify malicious drones within a 4-kilometer radius.

2. The D-4 drone system is capable of destroying micro-drones by disrupting their control and control links, then damaging their electronic components.

3. For non-lethal neutralization, the D4 system instantly detects and blurs micro-drones. For total neutralization, he uses a laser destruction mechanism. The range of the laser is 1 to 1.25 km, depending on the power of the laser weapon.

The effectiveness of this system has been proven during the India-Pakistan conflict. Several countries around the world are trying to come up with this game-changing solution in drone warfare. DRC is among those who already have this technology.

why Rwanda has been removed from AGOA eligibility list?

 

Yesterday, we reengaged with key members of the Executive Office of the President of the United States and once again presented our case for Rwanda’s removal from the AGOA eligibility list. Rwanda’s continued support for M23 operations in eastern DRC raises serious concerns under Section 104 of AGOA.

Countries that benefit from preferential access to the U.S. market must meet clear standards on human rights, the rule of law, and regional stability. Those standards matter. Therefore, we will continue to engage with officials in the Administration and Congress with jurisdiction over the AGOA program to encourage the termination of Rwanda’s AGOA eligibility.

It should be noted that AGOA disproportionately benefits Rwanda’s political and economic elites, his close associates, and other connected insiders. It is time to end that gravy train. We will not forget the countless innocent Congolese murdered by M23.

Washington warns threat of fresh sanctions against Kigali

The agreement signed in Washington between Rwanda and the DRC is "just a starting point" and not "an end," Massad Boulos, Donald Trump's Africa adviser, said in an interview aired on February 16 on France 24, as fighting resumed on the terrain.

Questioned about a possible failure of the agreement after the rapid degradation of the security situation, the US diplomatic officer rejected this interpretation. "The Washington Agreement served as a launchpad for this process," he said, saying it was part of a broader mechanism to bring "total peace and stability in the region."

He stressed the "essential complementarity" between the Washington agreement, which deals with relations between Kigali and Kinshasa, and the Doha process, piloted by Qatar with support from the United States and the European Union, which deals with the M23-RDC case more specifically.

M. Boulos, however, admitted a "serious violation" of the agreement after the M23 takeover of Uvira, supported by Rwanda, according to Washington. "It was the M23 and Rwanda that took over the city of Uvira," he claimed, adding that Rwandan President Paul Kagame had "betrayed confidence" in the US administration.

According to him, following exchanges with Kigali, the fighters have withdrawn from Uvira, “but not entirely”, remaining “at some strong points around the city.”

Questioned about potential sanctions against President Kagame, the US official said Washington had "a number of tools" and that "measures" could be implemented. He recalled that the United States had already imposed targeted sanctions on certain individuals and entities involved in illegal trafficking related to the conflict, citing among other measures taken against James Kabarebe.

The statements come in as Rwandan President Paul Kagame, speaking at the opening of the ‘Umushyikirano’ national dialogue in Kigali, charged tensions with the DRC to the presence of Rwandan Hutus rebels from the FDLR on Congolese territory. He has rejected any involvement from Kigali related to minerals and any willingness for territorial appropriation.

Several reports from the United Nations and the United States, however, accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23. The UN Security Council has asked Kigali to drop all support to the armed group and withdraw troops from Congo. Kigali denies the allegations.

Washington says it will continue its exchanges with Rwanda and expects "concrete action on the battlefield" to judge effective implementation of commitments made.

Thérèse Kayikwamba calls MONUSCO to ‘play a key role in securing’ the Goma airport.

The reopening of the Goma airport has become a priority for the Congolese government, driven by humanitarian considerations. This airport terminal needs to reopen to make it easier to get aid to war victims.

This is what Foreign Affairs Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba said in an interview with German media Deutsche Welle (DW), on the sidelines of the 61st Munich Security Conference.

"The issue of Goma airport is very strategic and very important. "It is not just logistically important; it is crucial, as this airport is a lifeline for humanitarian access and an essential supply line for the shipment of aid on the ground," she stressed.

She also added: "That is why the Congolese government attaches great importance to the reopening of the airport. At the Paris Humanitarian Conference, the Congolese government made it clear: it is about to defuse tensions and depolitize humanitarian access. »

In addition, the minister expressed the desire that the security of this airport be entrusted to MONUSCO, "the only entity that has a sufficient level of neutrality in the context of strong mistrust between the parties."

"We expect MONUSCO to play a key role in securing the airport and to ensure that access is first and foremost for humanitarian purposes, so that humanitarian access can be restored to Goma and the rest of the North Kivu province," pursued Thérèse Kayikwamba.

As a reminder, Goma airport has been inoperable since the M23 rebels took control of the city in January 2025. During the clashes, most of the airport equipment was destroyed. Several personalities, including French President Emmanuel Macron, are currently putting pressure on rebels to allow the airport to reopen.

General Sikabwe's appearance in the case of General Yav and Consorts and said he "Philemon Yav was on a list of six Congolese officers to be neutralized by Rwanda"

The trial against Lieutenant-General Philemon Yav and the Auditor General of the FARDC, Lieutenant-General Likulia Bakumi Lucien-René, resumed on Tuesday, February 17, in front of the Military High Court, under the leadership of its first president, Lieutenant-General Joseph Mutombo Katalay.

As announced, the Military High Court has appeared as a whistleblower Lieutenant-General Sikabwe Asinda Fall, current Director General of Afridex (African Explosives), former Chief of Staff of the Land Force of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and former coordinator of operations in the province of the Congo. North Kivu.

This appearance followed that of Lieutenant General Constant Ndima. At a hearing on 27 January 2026, the latter claimed that during a 2022 trip to the United States as part of a meeting with African Chiefs of Staff, General Sikabwe Fall was allegedly approached by his Rwandan counterpart, General Mubarakh Muganga. This one would have shown him the will of his country to eliminate certain Congolese general officers who were considered "extremists".

Questioned by the judges, Lieutenant General Fall confirmed that Lieutenant General Philemon Yav was among the six officers Rwanda wanted to see neutralized. Reflecting on the context of the meeting, he explained that, during the work of the meeting of the Chief of Staff of the Land Forces, a brief session of bilateral talks had been opened by the DRC-Rwanda regarding the Rwandan invasion of Kibumba.

Upon permission from the hierarchy in Kinshasa, he specified, a direct dialogue had been engaged and lasted all day, resulting in the withdrawal of Rwandan troops. It was during these discussions that the Chief of Staff of the Land Forces of Rwanda openly asked him that the DRC withdraw from operations six officers considered "extremists", namely:

lieutenant general Constant Ndima;

Lieutenant General Philemon Yav Irung;

Major General Peter Cirimwami (deceased);

Major General Sylvain Ekenge;

Brigadier General Tshinkobo Mulamba Ghislain (deceased);

and Brigadier General John Chinyabuuma Kamukinde.

According to Lieutenant-General Sikabwe Asinda Fall, Rwanda has threatened to eliminate these officers if the DRC did not proceed with lifting them from the operational areas. He claimed to have immediately forwarded this information to the hierarchy in Kinshasa and to the then military governor, General Ndima.

Responding to a question from the Public Department about his interpretation of this message, General Fall believed that the request for the resignation of these officers was part of a strategy to destabilize the DRC. He recalled, historically, that under the time of Mzee Laurent-Désiré Kabila, Rwanda would have used a similar strategy before attacking Kinshasa.

Questioned by the defense, the whistleblower said General Philemon Yav has been the "black beast" of the Rwandan authorities for several years. For having defended Kinshasa and other strategic positions in various battles, he would be considered a "sworn enemy" of Rwanda.

Defense lawyers have sharply exploited the statement to question the coherence of the accusation, questioning how an officer presented as an enemy of Rwanda could today be classified as an ally of that country.

In reaction, Auditor General Likulia Bakumi claimed that adding General Philemon Yav's name on this list created confusion, stating that in reality, he was an ally of Rwanda.

As a reminder, General Philemon Yav is being prosecuted for betrayal and incitement of the military to commit acts contrary to the law. He is among others accused of receiving and concealing a phone call from Rwandan General James Kabarebe, in which he allegedly named Major General Peter Cirimwami as an obstacle to the implementation of the Rwandan plan to destabilize the DRC.

Lieutenant-General Sikabwe Asinda Fall, former Chief of Staff of the Land Force and currently the Director General of the African Explosive Society, appeared before the Military High Court in Kinshasa on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in the case opposing the Auditor General, Ministry of Public Affairs, to the acting Lieutenant-General Yav Irung Philemon.

The latter, a former Commander of the Third Defense Zone, is being prosecuted for treason and inciting the military to commit acts contrary to duty or discipline.

Heard as a whistleblower, General Sikabwe confirmed the existence of two messages from Rwanda and presented to Generals Peter Cirimwami and Mwehu by the whistleblower General Yav. According to him, the link between Rwanda and General Yav goes back a long time:

"General Yav was the battalion commander when Kinshasa was attacked by Rwanda on 02 August 1998," he said.

Referring to the events that happened in North Kivu in 2022, he added that Rwanda had ordered six general officers, including Lieutenant-General Constant Ndima and Major-General Cirimwami, to withdraw from operations, otherwise they would be executed. These officers would have been described as "extremists."

The defendant's defense collective has asked the Public Ministry to produce evidence that establishes the link between General Yav and the enemy. According to the Auditor General, the defendant admitted to having received messages from the "country of a thousand hills" without informing his hierarchy. Had it not been for General Cirimwami, who passed away today, these messages would never have been revealed.

In his interrogation minutes, the defendant said that the phone containing these messages had the number 0814045590, brand iPhone 8848, but he refused to communicate the different access codes to the device. The prosecution has thus requested that the Military High Court submit the phones of the defendant Yav to an expert to decrypt messages sent by Colonel Senkoko Celestin, special secretary to the Rwandan General James Kabarebe.

Made in Kinshasa, February 17, 2026

Mote Madjambo Baudouin

Head of the Communication Cell of the Military High Court

Echega out,Emitu in!

The Inspector General of Police has appointed ACP Emitu Ezekeil as the new Commander of the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP).

ACP Emitu, who has been serving as Commandant of the Kabalye Police Training School, replaces CP Richard Echega in the latest leadership changes within the Uganda Police Force.

Has DRC closed TikToker?

 

Young Brother of Laurent Nkunda arrested?

 Lieutenant Colonel Willy Mihigo, known as Seco (Secoper), was arrested by the Military,he is the younger brother of Laurent Nkunda (formerly of the RCD-CNDP) and a close associate of Patrick Sasa Nzita Lusala. He had been on leave from the General Staff of the FARDC since his release from Ndolo military prison for joining the M23 after the capture of Goma. He is a former member of the intelligence staff (formerly DEMIAP) and also close to Lieutenant Colonel Justin Bahati, who has been detained since February 15, 2025.

Two civilians killed by ADF in mavete

At least two civilians were killed by ADF rebels in Mavete, about 6 km west of Oicha, while they were going to their fields on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The bodies were taken to the morgue at Oicha General Hospital. Deputy Mayor Jean de Dieu Kambale Kibwana is calling on the population to be vigilant, emphasizing that the enemy is present in several localities in the western part of the commune (Mavete, Musandaba, Miliése, Katendere, Kasopo).

He stated that the army has been informed and that joint patrols will be organized to secure the area. In addition, two other residents were abducted on Friday in Mambalasa, near Buloloma, and their fate remains unknown.

Angolan President João Lourenço has relinquished the chairmanship of the African Union to Evariste Ndayishimire of Burundi.

 

Lourenço's term had begun in February 2025, and this was one of the reasons that led him to withdraw from the mediation efforts in the Congolese crisis. Shortly before stepping down as head of the African Union, Angola had announced that it would host the next inter-Congolese dialogue.

DRC gorvenment accusing MTN

 According to our sources in Kinshasha,The Congolese government is accusing the telecommunications network of MTN of operating on its territory and using its frequencies without authorization.

The Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, José Mpanda Kabangu, the president of the ARPTC (Congolese Regulatory Authority for Post and Telecommunications), and the heads of Airtel, Orange, and Vodacom met with the Prime Minister to discuss this issue.

Congolese shocked that an MP elected in Uganda was once an MP candidate in DRC!

 

For over a week ,I have been carrying out an investigation into this matter and according to numerous OSINT collections from various social media sources ,DRC national archives and HUMINT collections from various political elites from Kinshasha,there are rumours and claims that a national deputy(MP) in Mahagi (DRC) may have been voted as an MP to the parliament of Uganda though there are claims of him having been an MP in DRC.

The person in this case is claimed to have been elected as a national deputy in Mahagi, Ituri, DRC, in names of Agenong'a Robert Terra who was also elected as an MP in Uganda during the recent elections as presented in the pictures below.

His election in Uganda is seen by many Congolese elites as a scandal that could cause a major uproar shaking the political scene. Robert Agenonga, a national MP elected in 2023 in the Mahagi territory of Ituri, with nearly 20,000 votes, finds himself at the center of an unexpected controversy.This politician has been elected MP in Uganda in 2026, a situation that raises numerous questions about dual political membership and the legal implications.

Claims are that he was elected under the banner of the 4AC political coalition, which is close to former Deputy Prime Minister Peter Kazadi and current Deputy Minister of Defense Eliezer Ntambwe, Robert Agenonga enjoys a certain degree of local popularity, particularly for his commitment to environmental and nature conservation in Mahagi. However, his alleged election in another country, namely Uganda, has created a political earthquake.

The details of this affair remain unclear, but its revelation could have major implications in the regional political context. The question of the legality of this double election and any potential sanctions has not yet been resolved.

In the photo above ,the claim is that he contested for a member of parliament in DRC 

In this photo above,in picture no1,he is represented as a Ugandan!

Now,the question is,how can someone become a member of parliament or represent people from two different countries????

Meeting held in assessing the Operation Shujaa

According to Intelligence reaching us ,Lieutenant General Ychaligonza Nduru Jacques chaired a meeting in Beni on Tuesday to assess the joint SHUJAA operations between the FARDC (Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo) and the UPDF (United People's Democratic Movement). The meeting, attended by his Ugandan counterpart Kayanja Muhanga, focused on the hunt for the ADF (Allied Democratic Forces) and adapting strategies to address emerging threats.we had earlier an intelligence report on a civilian meeting held in Beni that called for the review of Shujaa operations due to frustration from recurring ADF attacks.

The meeting assessed progress in the fight against the terrorist group and reaffirmed the joint forces’ commitment to eliminating ADF elements and restoring stability in the Kivu and Ituri provinces.

Addressing the joint commanders and staff, the Commander of the UPDF Land Forces, Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, emphasised the need for sustained joint training and disciplined coordination.

“If we are to achieve commendable results against the enemy, we must rehearse together, train together, brief together, and plan together,” Lt Gen Muhanga said.

FARDC’s Deputy Chief of General Staff for Operations and Intelligence, Lieutenant General Tchalingoza Nduru Jacques, commended the joint forces for their sustained efforts in restoring calm across affected areas. He also expressed appreciation for the UPDF’s engineering contributions, particularly in the rehabilitation of key road networks, including the Kasindi–Beni, Beni–Biakato, Biakato–Mangina, and Komanda–Luna roads.

“These roads are not only strategic for security operations but also vital for economic recovery in the region,” he noted.

He further revealed that several hostages had been rescued during recent operations and that a number of suspected collaborators had been arrested.

The Commander of the UPDF Mountain Infantry Division, Major General Stephen Mugerwa, praised his FARDC counterparts for their cooperation and swift response during joint operations.

Operation Shujaa, a joint military offensive launched in November 2021 by the UPDF and FARDC, was initiated after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and President Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC agreed to coordinate efforts to eliminate the terrorist group operating in Eastern Congo.

While tactical successes were acknowledged, both parties recognized the continued attacks in Beni, Lubero, and Ituri, calling for a strengthening of security efforts.

Recurrent ADF attacks leaves Byambwe as a ghost villagee

 

Located approximately 65 kilometers from Butembo, the village of Byambwe now resembles a true ghost town. The atrocities attributed to the ADF rebels have profoundly disrupted the lives of its inhabitants.

On the night of November 14, 2025, at least 28 people were massacred. Two months later, on the morning of January 13, 2026, another attack claimed the lives of 6 more civilians. Since these tragedies, the population has fled en masse and is only returning tentatively.

Upon entering the grounds of Saint Paul Parish in Byambwe, visitors are greeted by weeds that have overgrown the once bustling pathways, a symbol of the area's gradual abandonment. According to Father Ghislain Katsere, the situation is dire.

"The situation is macabre… Twenty-eight people were massacred here on the night of November 14th, and then another six on the morning of January 13th."

Behind the parish church, the hospital is closed. The congregation of nuns who ran it have left, and the medical staff refuse to return out of fear.

"The health centers are closed, even burned down." “The healthcare staff no longer want to come because of fear,” laments Father Katsere.

Despite this persistent insecurity, two priests have chosen to remain to maintain a spiritual presence among the few parishioners. Father Katsere emphasizes, “We are still two priests here. It is very difficult, but it is our faith in Christ that keeps us going.”

The violence that struck the Lubero territory, Bapere sector, now appears to be spreading to new areas of the Beni territory. In the Malio group, Bashu chiefdom, 15 primary schools and 8 secondary schools have suspended their activities for nearly a week and a half due to the insecurity.

Since Monday, January 26, 2026, schools in the villages of Vurondo, Kisasa Ndondi, Kivira, Kisungu Vulera, and Kyondo Kitumbu have remained closed following repeated attacks attributed to the ADF/NALU in the Mwenye area (Lubero) and in Vurondo (Malio). This situation is severely disrupting the school calendar, as secondary school students are currently taking exams.

The affected populations have sought refuge in Butuhe and Butembo, considered safer, while civil society is calling on the government to intensify efforts to restore peace and allow schools to resume normal operations.

Hostages killed!

Two Pygmy citizens, held hostage by the ADF since February 6, 2026, were found dead on February 9 in Abulembi, in the village of Bwanasura/Otomabere.

They were returning from hunting when, upon encountering the ADF, they refused to be used as trackers, which led to their execution, according to a survivor.

Upon their arrival at the Bwanasura/Otomabere market, a wave of grief swept through friends and family. The widow of Dunga was rescued after attempting suicide upon discovering the bodies of her husband and her younger brother, Mapimbo.

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M23 gets 7532 new recruits , finishing their commando course in Cyanzu

 A total of 7,532 additional soldiers who completed their training at the Tchanzu camp were presented by the AFC/M23 on February 8.

These troops displayed demonstrations of strength through martial arts before their Chief of Staff, Sultani Makenga.

While diplomacy is presented as the preferred approach in the conflict in eastern DRC, the presentation of this latest military contingent raises questions about the end of hostilities.

THE CYBER PROBE INTO THE NETWORK OF CONNMEN WHO USE NATASHA MUSEVENI’S PROFILE

 

A month has elapsed after I started studying the sequences into this cyber criminal act, I started my cyber investigation on this issue on 4th Jan 2026 up to today when the Uganda Police finally netted these conmen and I finally decided to share a light for all of you to read .

First of all,it is worth to note that this group of cyber thieves run a number of fake accounts on TIKTOK,FACEBOOK,INSTAGRAM AND WHATSAPP.

These profile provide pictures and photos of either Natasha alone or Natasha and her family as profile picture or a posted photo with words that lure their targets into thinking that they can get help in terms of finance from the first family to boost their businesses or other socioeconomic needs.Some posted photos that lure the vulnerable targets are like these ones below:

NB:You can see some of the pictures with words that lure the victims,That TIKTOK profile @Mrs.natasha75 also has a Whatsapp account which I named Kgp.Probe(because I was carrying out some cyber investigation on it .it is registered with an airtel number registered in names of Nangobi Beth as you can see in photos below.from the conversation I had with the conman.

That is the airtel number of that whatsapp account!

They usually scout their target victims from the comments on TIKTOK, Facebook and Instagram whom they contact through their message boxes of these social media platforms by asking them to provide their personal phone numbers or these conmen directly give their WhatsApp phone numbers and that is where all the conning process starts .The fraudsters ask which type of business the victim does or intends to do, the capital they have or the capital they intend to start with. It from this point that the culprits start convincing the victim of an existing statehouse body that works through Natasha to fund or help people. After knowing that the victim is convienced,they compel him or her to provide a mobile phone number ,the NAMES,PLACE OF ORIGIN,ETC and the compel him to pay a fee of 48,000.

Below are the conversations in messages and whatsapp calls I had with the fraudster as I tried to study him!

How do they convince the victim?

They usually call the victim via video call on WhatsApp claiming that they want to see the person they want to help. They make sure that the video portrays the picture of Natasha Museveni in a seemingly talking manner while in actual sense it is the culprits talking behind the portrayed video but the victim thinks he or she is talking with the daughter of the President.

This is how it is done:

On whatsapp it is called Video mirroring.And it is done through the following steps:

On android Phone:

1.THEY START A VIDEO CALL

2.OPEN A VIDEO PLAYER APP .

3.PLAY THE PRE-RECORDE VIDEO WITH THE DESIRED FACE

4.USE SCREEN SHARING OR SCREEN MIRRORING TO SHARE THE VIDEO

ON Iphones:

1.THEY USE THE “SCREEN MIRRORING” FEAUTURE(CONTROL CENTRE>SCREEN MIRRORING).

2.OPEN ANY PHOTO APP OR VIDEO PLAYER.

3,PLAY THE PRE-RECORDED VIDEO

4.Then START THE WHATS VIDOE CALL AND MIRROR THE SCREEN

With these steps ,the culprits are able to confuse the victim to believe that he or she istalking with the real person.

To further ,make sure that the victim doesn’t detect it’s a fraud,they send an application interface showing that the organization system is about to process the fund,they show the interface for the payments of the 48,000.Seemingly ,these conmen are programmers who design UIs for specifically luring the victim into sending the money.

You casn see the photo below for the interface:

And as an experience person in cyber crimes i was seeing the interface and the proof that it was fraud!You can see the spelling of some words ,meaning he did it on hurry just to convince the target!

Conclusion :

As you know,I have been writing about this cyber criminals in this region for over 7 years,Iam very sure that many people have fallen victim and no justice to such victims,In upcountry disticts parents have lost money to such fraudsters and very few of these conmen have been brought to book.Many of these fraudsters have even gone to an extent of using the church to con people and many innocent poor peasants have fallen prey without any hope of rescue from these conmen.

From the screenshots below ,you can see a fraudster trying to convience victims that he is a sisterat Mutorele:

Why are these cyber acts apparently uncontrollable?

One of the biggest challenge police or the cyber security team has is the uncontrollable ownership of SIMCARDS IN Uganda(how simcard vendors registered these simcards is an issue I also made an investigative post on about some years ago) ,I know it is very hard to believe that up to now,many simcards are held by people yet they are not registered in their own names.If a victim reports a case or is conned of his or her money,the phone number that was used is thrown away and it hinders investigation or the innocent person falls victim.The gorvenmnet SECURITY agencies must again investigate on how these simcards are registered.

There is a suspicion that a good number of many people  own our national IDs yet they are not citzens of Uganda or when they actually do not stay in Uganda.Many non citzens have dubiously acquired or registered for national Ids which they use to register for simcards.This is more common in districts sharing borders with our neighbouring countries.Some of these come and carry out such cyber acts and then turn back to their countries.It is very hard to believe this but facts will soon or later prove this.The gorvenment must employ strict measures in how and who should register for NATIONAL IDs.And stern and strong warning to people involved in the registration and issuance of national documents must be availed and culprits reprimanded.Our president is the most. Panafrricanist in Africa and Uganda the most welcoming to all foreigners but If foreigner wishes to stay in Uganda,  a legal and due process must be followed and thus a foreighner legally allowed to stay or get a ugandan citizenship must be the only one to be allowed to register for our  national ID.This issue of dubious acquisition of athe national ID by unknown foreighners is not only a fraud threat to civilians but a big danger to the strategic security of all the sectors of the country.

UCC,Police and other cyber defence departments must carry out a massive enlightment of the public on such acts and this enlightment must target the people in vilages.As witnessed,these cyber criminal acts are rampant during the school fees payment time targeting frustrated parents;

 and for the case of this issue about Natasha Museveni,the criminals had targeted the presidential electoral time where many victims probably thought it was a way of looking for votes.

YOU CAN READ MORE ON SUCH RELATED INVESTIGATIONS IN OUR EARLIER POSTS

By: Niyikiza Emmanuel(N.E)

For God And My COUNTRY