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Part of situation: US removal of sanctions on François Olenga (2 clusters)

U.S. Treasury removes General François Olenga from sanctions list

OFAC sanctions Democratic Republic of the Congo asset freeze removal legal victory Safari Beach

The United States Department of the Treasury has removed retired General François Olenga from its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). The decision, updated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on September 23, 2026, also lifts sanctions on his associated entities, including Safari Beach and the Safari Club.

Olenga’s lawyer, Aimé Kilolo Musamba, stated that the removal follows a nine-year legal battle to challenge what he described as unfounded accusations. The lifting of these restrictions allows for the reactivation of previously frozen assets and enables Olenga’s businesses to resume commercial activities and international partnerships, specifically with the United States.

The decision is viewed as a significant development for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, potentially signaling a renewal of economic relations and investment opportunities between Washington and the country.

Entities

Aimé Kilolo Musamba · François Olenga · Office of Foreign Assets Control · Safari Beach · U.S. Department of the Treasury

Sources

Levée des sanctions américaines : quel impact sur la RDC et le général Olenga ? [voixdufaso.info]
Le général François Olenga retiré de la liste des sanctions américaines: Maître Aimé Kilolo plaide pour une législation congolaise sur les sanctions ciblées [actualite.cd]