“Two central figures of the AFC/M23 rebellion were eliminated on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Willy Ngoma, the military spokesperson of the rebel movement, was killed on the spot during a drone strike launched by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Rubaya, in the territory of Masisi. Sultani Makenga, the commander-in-chief of the AFC/M23 military operations, succumbed to his injuries this evening at 21:00, after being evacuated in critical condition to a medical facility” (Kivu Media, 24.02.2026).
This here is a game changer. Things are changing fast. The AFC/M23 are now being hurt and precisely too. This is by precision and with great intelligence of the FARDC. They knew where the leadership was moving and where their convoys was travelling. That’s how they did this. As they had knowledge and accurate ability to strike the AFC/M23 in their territories.
Seriously, the AFC/M23 is hurting. The AFC/M23 haven’t addressed this and neither has FARDC/Kinshasa. We know this is deep, as other sources claims this:
“Update: Sources indicate that Maj Gen Sultani Makenga and Brig Gen Justin Musanga Gaceri were reportedly critically injured in the same drone strike that killed Lt Col Willy Ngoma. Reports suggest they were together at the time of the attack. Developments are still emerging on this story” (Samuel Baker Byansi, 24.02.2026).
This drone strike has seriously wounded and taken out vital parts of the leadership of the AFC/M23. They have done it with intent and knew what they were up against. Because, this isn’t some random soldiers or rebels. No, this is the core leadership and people who are well known for their strategic assets of the AFC/M23. That’s why their names are so well known and has peaked people’s interests for years.
There will be more to this, but the radio silence from Kinshasa and from AFC/M23 is shocking. Sooner or later, they will let out more details. Time will tell, but this isn’t over. Peace.
MinBane 