Sylvain Ekenge
Sylvain Ekenge serves as the spokesperson for the Congolese army and has been in the news confirming the control of the strategic Kavumu airport by M23 rebels and the subsequent retreat of Congolese troops in the face of advancing rebel forces in the eastern region.
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A spokesperson for Congo’s army, General Sylvain Ekenge, accused M23 of deliberately sabotaging the peace negotiations by launching attacks on Congolese military positions.
Trump touts Congo-Rwanda peace deal but deadly clashes continue
Canada· 2025-12-05
Sylvain Ekenge is the army spokesperson for the Democratic Republic of Congo who commented on the attacks by the M23 rebel group.
Congo and M23 accuse each other of sabotaging peace deals
Tanzania· 2025-12-03
Major General Sylvain Ekenge is the spokesperson for the Congolese army who voiced support for Gasita.
Kinshasa has ‘created a monster it cannot control’ – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-21
General Sylvain Ekenge, spokesman for the North Kivu governor, confirmed that two soldiers of the Rwanda Defense Forces were arrested during the attacks.
DR Congo accuses Rwandan army of supporting rebel attacks against its military bases
Kenya· 2025-02-28Sylvain Ekenge, the spokesperson for FARDC, reported ongoing fighting between FARDC and M23 in the region.
Wazalendo wajitwika jukumu kupambana na M23 Uvira, FARDC ‘waingia mitini’Tanzania· 2025-02-21Sylvain Ekenge is a Congolese army spokesperson who reported on the ongoing fighting with the M23 rebel group.
Congolese army deserters loot and sow panic in North Kivu townCanada· 2025-02-20
Sylvain Ekenge is a spokesperson for the Congolese army who confirmed the troops' withdrawal.
Congo rebels say they have entered Bukavu after seizing airportTanzania· 2025-02-15
Sylvain Ekenge, the spokesperson for the Congolese army, confirmed that the rebels had taken control of the strategic airport.
Rebeldes ganham terreno e forçam retirada dos militares da RD Congo | República Democrática do Congo
Portugal· 2025-02-14