Two Senior Officers Among 14 Killed in DR Congo Plane Crash

A military aircraft crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing 14 people, including two senior military officials, according to the Congolese military.

A military spokesperson said those killed included the head of the military court and the auditor general of the armed forces, along with other members of the delegation and aircraft crew.

According to the military, 12 members of the delegation were among those killed in the crash. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident.

Local authorities said the aircraft was returning from Kikwit to the capital, Kinshasa, when it crashed after reportedly developing a technical problem.

However, authorities said the exact cause of the crash would be determined following the completion of the investigation.