DR Congo in May 2026: the most important developments in politics
In the Democratic Republic of Congo in May 2026, President Félix Tshisekedi hinted around 6 May that he might seek a third term, and on 8 May he did not rule it out. On 1 May the United States imposed sanctions on former President Joseph Kabila, citing corruption and human rights abuses during his time in office. The measures freeze any assets he may hold in the United States and bar him from entering the country. Kabila called them unjustified and politically motivated.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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