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US sanctions ex-DRC president Joseph Kabila over alleged rebel ties

Washington accuses former DRC president Joseph Kabila of aiding Rwandan-linked rebels and targets him with sanctions.

Published Apr 30, 2026, 2:59 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on the Democratic Republic of Congo's long-serving former president Joseph Kabila. The move supports allegations that Kabila assisted Rwandan-linked rebels who have seized vast parts of the country.