Crash in Kenge: Félix Tshisekedi pays tribute to victims and offers condolences

The Congolese government confirmed a plane crash in Kenge, Kwango Province, on September 25, 2026, resulting in the deaths of several high-ranking military justice officials, including Lieutenant-General Lucien-René Likulia Bakumi and Joseph Mutombo Katalayi. President Félix Tshisekedi announced the incident during a Cabinet meeting in Kinshasa, stating the plane was returning from a mission in Kikwit. He paid tribute to the victims and extended condolences to their families. The death toll may rise to 17, according to the interim governor of Kwango, with initial reports indicating 16 people onboard, including four crew members.