Plane carrying DR Congo military delegation crashes
A plane carrying a Congolese military delegation crashed in DR Congo, killing 17 people, including four civilians.
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo - A military aircraft operated by the Congolese army crashed on September 25, 2026, in the southwestern province of Kwango, resulting in at least 17 fatalities, including two high-ranking military officials, according to reports from Al Jazeera. The plane was en route from Kikwit to Kinshasa when it experienced a technical issue and attempted to land in Kenge, lacking a designated airstrip.
The crash ignited a fire, leading to the loss of numerous lives. Kwango Deputy Governor Remy Saki Bokinda informed the media that the death toll had increased from the initial 13 to 17 following the recovery of bodies and the extinguishing of the blaze. Lieutenant General Joseph Mutombo, the first president of the High Military Court, and Lieutenant General Lucien-Rene Likulia, the military's auditor general, were among the senior military personnel killed in the incident, as confirmed by the Congolese army.
President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo expressed his deep sorrow over the crash and ordered a comprehensive investigation to ascertain the precise causes. He has also requested condolences for the families of the victims and extended his sympathies to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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