US Treasury sanctions former DRC President Kabila over M23 support
The United States Treasury Department imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila on May 1, 2026, for his alleged role in destabilizing the nation's eastern region. US officials accused Kabila of providing financial and political support to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and the Congo River Alliance (AFC). The sanctions aim to hold accountable those fueling the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in thousands of civilian deaths and a severe mass displacement crisis.
Date: May 1, 2026
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: sanctions
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: SABC News