“We note that the Kinshasa regime has, once again, trampled the ceasefire by launching a generalized offensive across all front lines and beyond. This is a coordinated and extensive operation that reflects a deliberate choice of the military option. We cannot, either, help but note with deep concern the absence, at this stage, of any clear and visible initiative aimed at obtaining the immediate halt of this governmental offensive. No public reprimand, no condemnation, no perceptible action appears to have been taken to prevent the risk of escalation. This silence contrasts with the speed of the reactions observed when our movement is prompted to exercise its legitimate right to defense in the face of direct attacks” (AFC/M23 President Bertrand Bisimwa, 25.02.2026).
“North Kivu: General Sultani Makenga seriously injured, several AFC/M23 leaders killed near Rubaya. The military leader of the AFC/M23, Sultani Makenga, is said to have been seriously injured during the night from Monday to Tuesday, according to several concordant sources. The exact circumstances of the incident remain unclear. The events are reported to have occurred in a tense area of the Masisi territory, in North Kivu province. According to these same sources, several officers of the rebel movement are also said to have been killed during clashes that took place near Rubaya. Among the victims would be the group’s military spokesperson, Willy Ngoma. At this stage, these reports have not been independently confirmed” (Opportunités 243, 25.02.2026).
Hours goes go by and there is a lack of certainty. The assassination and the drone attack taking the life Willy Ngoma is established. However, what has happened to several other high-ranking commanders are still up in the air.
Hours after hours and we still don’t know with certainty what happened to General Sultani Makenga. As some sources claimed he was taken in the same attack. There was other ones also severely injured, but we don’t know their fate either. Therefore, we just have to await see now.
This drone attack is showing the abilities of the FARDC and allies. Which is able to strike deliberately and towards central characters of the AFC/M23. That is shown now. However, we have to wait to apply with confidence what is happening to everyone. As the tides are changing through the day and what is said through the grapevine.
There is more stories to be told, but right now everything is murky and there is no one telling in detail what went down and who got a fatal blow. We only know about one, but not the others who was with him and how badly they were injured. Therefore, the best thing is just to wait and see. Peace.
MinBane 