M23 blamed the Congolese government for the drone strike, while authorities had not responded publicly at the time of reporting. French President Emmanuel Macron offered condolences to Buisset’s family and called for respect for humanitarian law and the protection of aid workers. South Africa continues to face high levels of violent crime, with police reporting 6,351 homicides between October and December 2025, an average of nearly 70 killings a day. Early government data showed export declarations dropped sharply in the first days of the conflict, including steep declines in shipments to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Recruitment agencies report a surge in inquiries from expats considering moving back, driven in part by the rise of remote work, which allows professionals to keep their overseas jobs while living in South Africa.

Source: Ethiopian News March 11, 2026 13:31 UTC