DR Congo Opens Probe into Deadly Drone Blasts in Goma

The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched an investigation into a series of drone-related explosions in the eastern city of Goma that killed a French UNICEF employee and at least two other people.

The victim, Karine Buisset, died when an explosion struck a residential house on Wednesday morning in an area frequently inhabited by aid workers and expatriates, according to reports and sources linked to the M23 rebel group. The United Nations condemned the attack.

In a statement, Congo’s Communication and Media Ministry said authorities were investigating the explosions, which caused casualties and significant material damage.

Officials said the exact circumstances of the blasts and their origin remain unclear, adding that investigators are working to “shed full light on the facts.”

The attack occurred in territory largely controlled by the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of eastern Congo, including the cities of Goma and Bukavu, since 2025.

The Congolese government, the United Nations, and several Western countries accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebels, allegations that Kigali denies.

M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka claimed the attack was carried out by the Kinshasa government, a claim rejected by Congolese authorities.

Kinshasa reaffirmed its commitment to international humanitarian law, stressing the importance of protecting civilians and humanitarian personnel, and pledged to work with the United Nations and international partners to clarify the circumstances of the attack.

Source: Newstimehub