Willy Ngoma
Willy Ngoma is a spokesman for the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which recently made headlines for entering Bukavu, a significant trading hub in the eastern part of the country. Ngoma has been vocal about the group's activities, stating their presence in the city, which marks a notable development in the ongoing conflict in the region.
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Willy Ngoma has served as the rebel militia’s main spokesperson and its most visible face.
Congo troops assault coltan-rich town after site is offered to U.S. investors
Canada· 2026-02-27
Willy Ngoma was killed in an army drone strike in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
M23 rebel spokesperson killed in Congo army drone strike
Tanzania· 2026-02-24M23 spokesman Willy Ngoma added that this was 'for the sake of peace.'
M23 rebels begin pulling out from Uvira, its leaders say
United Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Willy Ngoma announced that his troops have started to leave the city of Uvira.
RDC : le groupe armé M23 affirme avoir entamé le retrait de ses troupes d’Uvira
France· 2025-12-17Willy Ngoma, military spokesperson for M23, called the report 'military propaganda.'
Rwanda-backed rebels killed at least 140 civilians in eastern Congo last month, rights group saysCanada· 2025-08-20
M23 leader Willy Ngoma vowed that the militia will continue to occupy Goma and Bukavu.
M23 militia kills at least 21 civilians in Congo in defiance of peace talks, report saysCanada· 2025-06-04
A spokesperson who shared a similar message welcoming Kabila to Goma.
Ex-DR Congo president returns to the country, party saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-26
Willy Ngoma shouted orders to a man during the conflict in Goma.
Potra ducea în Congo carne de tun din România: „Paznici de supermarket, șoferi de camion, oameni de peste 60 de ani”. Oficial ONU: „Urmau să fie uciși”
Romania· 2025-03-15
Willy Ngoma shouted orders to a man during the conflict in Goma.
Potra ducea în Congo carne de tun din România: „Paznici de supermarket, șoferi de camion, oameni de peste 60 de ani”. Oficial ONU: „Urmau să fie uciși”Romania· 2025-03-14Willy Ngoma is the M23’s military spokesperson who scolded captured mercenaries.
Supermarket guards, truck drivers and ‘very big mistakes’: the failed role of western mercenaries in the fall of Goma | Global developmentUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-14
M23 spokesperson Willy Ngoma posted a photo on X of a group of fighters posing in the provincial capital’s central Independence Square.
M23 rebels advance into eastern Congo’s strategic city of Bukavu
Guyana· 2025-02-17
Willy Ngoma stated that the M23 group is already in the city.
Gavana wa Kivu aeleza sakata la M23, Serikali yaikomalia RwandaTanzania· 2025-02-17
M23 spokesperson Willy Ngoma told Reuters the militia was in the city and posted a photo on the X social media platform of a group of fighters posing in the provincial capital's central Independence Square.
M23 rebels advance into eastern Congo's strategic city of BukavuTanzania· 2025-02-17Willy Ngoma is a spokesman for the M23 rebels who confirmed their presence in Bukavu.
M23 Rebels in Congo Say They Have Entered Bukavu
United States· 2025-02-16