The AFC-M23 claims responsibility for the drone attack against the Kisangani airport, stating that this action was carried out by its forces "located near the capital of Tshopo in order to neutralize the Congolese army drones which were preparing to bomb the territories under its control".
Rwanda reacts to the sanctions against its army and commanders, denouncing the double standard in Washington's approach.
"The sanctions imposed today by the United States, which unfairly target only one party to the peace process, distort the reality and facts of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The DRC's systematic and indiscriminate drone attacks and ground offensives constitute flagrant violations of the ceasefire agreements and continue to claim many victims. Protecting our country is an honor of which the Rwandan Defense Forces are very proud.
The DRC coalition includes foreign mercenaries, state-backed extremist ethnic militias (Wazalendo), and the genocidal FDLR militia, which fights alongside the FARDC. The DRC committed, under the Washington Accords, to irreversibly and verifiably end its state support for the FDLR and associated militias, but has taken no steps in this direction. Rwanda is fully committed to disengaging its forces at the same time." that the DRC respects its obligations.
Rwanda welcomes the resumption of the implementation process, particularly the Joint Monitoring Committee, which requires an impartial approach from all partners. Rwanda remains committed to respecting all aspects of the Washington Agreements, including the Regional Economic Integration Framework.
Mubarakh Muganga (Muganga), a Rwandan national, is the Chief of Defense Staff of the RDF. Before being appointed to this position in June 2023, Muganga was Chief of Staff of the RDF Army, during which time he played a key role in planning operations and commanding RDF forces in eastern DRC.
Vincent Nyakarundi (Nyakarundi), a Rwandan national, is the Chief of Staff of the RDF Army. Nyakarundi is a senior commander of the Rwandan Army's ground forces, which have conducted military operations in support of the M23.
Ruki Karusisi (Karusisi), a Rwandan national, is a major general and commander of the 5th Infantry Division of the RDF. Previously, he was commander of the Special Operations Force and oversaw military operations in support of the M23. He was born in Kinshasa (1974).
Stanislas Gashugi (Gashugi), a Rwandan national, was appointed commander of the RDF Special Operations Force on March 15, 2025, replacing Karusisi.
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."
"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."
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?
