Introduction.
A United Nations military helicopter carrying Vivian van de Perre, Acting Head of MONUSCO, became the first aircraft to land at Goma International Airport since its closure in January 2025 on 12 Februray 2026, marking a symbolic step toward reconnecting the conflict-affected city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airport had been shut after intense fighting between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels, who seized control of Goma, creating security risks and disputes over airspace authority that halted civilian and humanitarian flights. The suspension severely disrupted aid deliveries, medical evacuations, commercial travel, and cargo flows in a region heavily reliant on air access. While the recent landing was a limited operation tied specifically to ceasefire monitoring efforts and does not yet signal a full reopening, it represents a fragile but important milestone in ongoing stabilization efforts and offers cautious hope for the gradual restoration of humanitarian and economic activity.
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