US imposes sanctions on former DRC President Joseph Kabila
The US Treasury Department sanctioned former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of providing direct financial and logistical support to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group and the Congo River Alliance (AFC) to destabilize the region.
Date: May 3, 2026
Location: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Conflict: M23 Rebellion
Category: sanctions
Severity: HIGH
Source: US Treasury / Times of Eswatini