Drone strike in Goma, DRC kills French aid worker and several civilians amid ongoing humanitarian crisis
A tragic drone strike in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has resulted in the death of a French aid worker, alongside several civilians. This incident underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region, where local populations face recurrent violence. The strike occurred amidst escalating tensions in a region often marked by conflict and instability. The impact of this attack is severe, not only for the families directly affected but also for humanitarian operations in the DRC. The aid worker’s name has not been released yet, but their death marks a significant loss in ongoing humanitarian efforts in... [Continue Reading]
Drone strike hits Goma killing aid worker and civilians
In tonight's edition, a French aid worker is killed by a drone strike in Goma in eastern DRC. Also, global cocoa prices plunged after 2024's record highs, forcing producers to cut payments to farmers. And after nearly 170 years, leopards are returning to South Africa’s western coast, a real conservation success. [Continue Reading]
French aid worker for UNICEF killed in DR Congo's Goma, Macron says
A French aid worker for the UN children's agency was killed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday, after air strikes overnight killed several people in the city of Goma. [Continue Reading]
UN aid worker killed in DR Congo’s rebel-held Goma
France's president said a French aid worker with UNICEF was killed, after M23 rebels said 'combat drone' hit the city. [Continue Reading]
Drone attack in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, kills at least three people amid ongoing violence and instability
In a tragic escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a drone attack in Goma has claimed the lives of at least three individuals. The incident occurred early on Wednesday morning at approximately 4am, within a residential neighborhood of the city. The city has been under the control of the M23 rebel group since January 2025, a situation that has contributed significantly to the region's ongoing instability. Lawrence Kanyuka, spokesperson for the M23-affiliated Congo River Alliance, accused the government of Kinshasa of orchestrating the attack. He stated on social media platform X that, “A drone attack is... [Continue Reading]
Three killed in drone attack on Goma in eastern DRC, M23 rebels say
Rebel group blames government for attack on residential area of M23-controlled city of GomaThree people including a French UN aid worker have been killed in a drone attack in Goma, a spokesperson for the M23 rebel group has said.The attack took place at about 4am on Wednesday in the upmarket residential neighbourhood of Himbi in the city, which has been under M23 occupation since January 2025. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
