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.