The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned a drone attack on Kisangani Airport in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), labeling it a threat to civilian safety and regional stability. AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf issued a statement on February 6, 2026, calling the assault by rebel group AFC/M23 a “grave violation of international humanitarian law.”
The attack targeted critical airport infrastructure in a densely populated urban area, raising concerns about escalating violence in regions previously removed from front-line conflicts. Youssouf warned that such tactics breach principles of distinction and proportionality under international law, potentially qualifying as acts of terrorism under AU legal frameworks.
Emphasizing the urgency of political solutions, the AU leader urged immediate implementation of the Doha Agreement to establish ceasefires and revive dialogue. The statement comes amid growing international alarm over worsening humanitarian conditions in eastern DRC, where millions have been displaced by prolonged conflict.
