DR Congo presidency bans its members from contacting the Belgian embassy

Anthony Nkinzo Kamole, chief of staff to President Félix Tshisekedi, has banned members of the presidential cabinet from having direct or indirect contact with Belgium’s embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or its staff. The October 15, 2026 circular remains in force until further notice and says any necessary communication must be authorized and routed exclusively through the foreign ministry. Violations may result in administrative and disciplinary sanctions. The circular gives no reason for the decision; an internal source said it was unrelated to reported searches targeting members of the Tshisekedi family in Belgium.