General François Olenga removed from US sanctions list: Maître Aimé Kilolo advocates for Congolese legislation on targeted sanctions

Army General and former head of Joseph Kabila's Military House, François Olenga, is no longer listed on the US OFAC sanctions list. The update on September 23, 2026, followed years of legal efforts by lawyer Maître Aimé Kilolo, who expressed satisfaction at the outcome and highlighted the significance of Congolese legal expertise at the international level. Kilolo also discussed the broader impact of US sanctions on individuals and companies outside the US, due to the influence of the dollar and the global financial system.