DRC: Washington removes General François Olenga from sanctions list

On September 23, 2026, the United States removed Congolese General François Olenga and the Safari Beach tourist complex from their sanctions list after nine years. Olenga, who was head of the presidential military house under Joseph Kabila, was sanctioned in 2017 for allegedly overseeing security operations targeting the opposition, which he denied. Safari Beach, linked to him under various names, was also removed, though no reasons were provided in the OFAC notice.