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How a drone strike on M23 triggered new DRC clashes

Michael Oti
February 26, 2026

There’s renewed fighting in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo after the killing of a leading figure of the M23 rebel group. With millions already displaced, there are fears the situation could get even worse.

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DW's Editor Michael Oti
Michael Oti Author, Presenter and Editor at DW's Programs for Africa
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