Executive Order 13413, as amended by E.O. 13671 (Democratic Republic of the Congo); SDN List
Listed
25 Jul 2024
Scope
Blocking of property and interests in property in the US or held by US persons
Notes
OFAC designated him for being a leader of M23, noting he stood with Corneille Nangaa at the launch of the AFC. Designated in the same action as the AFC, Twirwaneho and Charles Sematama.
Decision 2010/788/CFSP and Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 (DRC), Annex Ia; Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2025/510 and Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/509 of 17 March 2025
Listed
17 Mar 2025
Scope
Asset freeze, prohibition on making funds available, travel ban
Notes
The Council listed him as president of the M23 movement among five senior M23 leaders it said sustain the armed conflict, instability and insecurity in the DRC. The Council renewed the DRC autonomous measures in December 2025 until 12 December 2026; the renewal text kept his entry (Annex II entry 36 of the Decision, listed 17.3.2025) and updated it to describe him as leader (chairman) of M23's political wing. Status must be re-checked after 12 December 2026.