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DRC protest in support of US sanctions against former president
Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Navigation menuTrendingUS-Israel war on IranTracking Israel's ceasefire violationsDonald TrumpRussia-Ukraine warDRC protest in support of US sanctions against former presidentNewsFeedPro-government protesters set ablaze a party headquarters linked to former DRC President Joseph Kabila as they marched in support of US sanctions against him for allegedly backing rebel groups.Published On 5 May 2026
U.S. Sanctions on Former DRC President for Support of Armed Group ...
Press Statement April 30, 2026 Today, the United States is addressing threats to stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by sanctioning former DRC President Joseph Kabila for providing material support to armed groups destabilizing the eastern DRC. With financial and political support from Kabila, these groups are the principal drivers of violence and instability in the region. The United States stands with the Congolese people and calls on all regional leaders to reject those who perpetuate violence and instability. Today’s action sends a clear message: we will hold accountable anyone who obstructs peace efforts in the DRC. The Trump Administration is firmly committed to ensuring all parties uphold their commitments under the historic Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity and Doha Framework and will use all available tools to advance lasting stability in the region. The United States will continue to support diplomatic solutions that end the suffering of civilians in eastern DRC and create conditions for durable peace and prosperity across the region. Today’s action is being taken pursuant to the authorities under Executive Order (E.O.) 13413, as amended by E.O. 13671, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, M23 and AFC. For more information on today’s action, please see the Department of the Treasury’s press release.
U.S. Sanctions Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila Over Rebel Support
The United States has imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of supporting Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and contributing to ongoing ...
Treasury Sanctions Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President ...
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Joseph Kabange Kabila (Kabila) for his role in supporting the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Congo River Alliance (Alliance Fleuve Congo, AFC). M23 is a Rwanda-backed armed group in eastern DRC, and AFC acts as ...
