Three killed in drone attack on Goma in eastern DRC, M23 rebels say

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Carlos Mureithi in NairobiMarch 11, 2026 at 10:41 AM

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A drone attack in Goma, eastern DRC, on Wednesday morning killed at least three people. The M23 rebel group, which occupies the city, blamed the Congolese government for the attack, calling it an act of aggression against civilians. The government has not yet commented, and no one has claimed responsibility. This incident follows recent escalations in drone warfare, including an army drone strike two weeks ago that killed a top M23 spokesperson and a drone attack on Kisangani airport last week claimed by M23. The M23 is one of over 100 armed groups fighting Congolese forces in the mineral-rich eastern DRC, despite a recent peace agreement and sanctions against Rwanda for allegedly supporting the rebel group.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Tshopo 30% Willy Ngoma 30% Kisangani 40% Congo River Alliance 50% United States ×250% Rwanda ×260% Kinshasa 60% North Kivu 60% Lawrence Kanyuka 70% Democratic Republic of the Congo ×380% Goma ×590% M23 ×890%

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drone attack 100% m23 rebels 90% goma 80% eastern drc 80% conflict 70% civilian casualties 60% armed groups 50% drone warfare 50% rwanda 40%

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Goma

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