Regulatory Alerts2026-04-30 | 20260430Treasury Sanctions Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President for Ties to Armed Conflict
The U.S. Department of the Treasury designated Joseph Kabila, former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by adding him to the Specially Designated Nationals List. This action targets Kabila for his ties to the M23 rebel group and the Congo River Alliance, which are linked to armed conflict in the region. The designation imposes asset freezes and transaction prohibitions under the DRCONGO executive order.
Release Date
04/30/2026
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Treasury Sanctions Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President for Ties to Armed Conflict
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Specially Designated Nationals List Update The following individual has been added to OFAC's SDN List: KABILA, Joseph Kabange, Goma, Congo, Democratic Republic of the; DOB 04 Jun 1971; POB South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo; nationality Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Gender Male; Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (individual) [DRCONGO] (Linked To: M23; Linked To: CONGO RIVER ALLIANCE). Unrelated Administrative List Changes: None