A plane transporting a Congolese military delegation crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing 17 people, officials said.
The crash resulted in the deaths of all passengers and crew on board, bringing the total fatality count to 17.
Among those killed were four civilians, while the remaining victims were members of the military delegation.
The Democratic Republic of Congo, a central African nation that has faced ongoing security challenges, often deploys military personnel by air to remote regions, underscoring the importance of safe transport for its armed forces.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>