US Sanctions Against Joseph Kabila: Kinshasa Welcomes a 'Significant' Step Against Impunity

On April 30, the Congolese government welcomed US sanctions against former president Joseph Kabila, viewing them as an important step in the fight against impunity. These sanctions target Kabila's alleged involvement in aggression against the DRC, attributed to Rwandan forces and the M23/AFC. Kinshasa also calls for broader sanctions against all actors involved in instability in the Great Lakes region and insists on the immediate withdrawal of Rwandan forces from Congolese territory.