UN Security Council renews Congo sanctions regime

UN Security Council

Members of the UN Security Council meet in New York, US. File | AFP

The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution to extend the sanctions regime on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for a year until July 1, 2026.

Previous UN Security Council resolutions have imposed an arms embargo on armed groups in the Congo and a travel ban and asset freeze on individuals and entities designated by the DRC Sanctions Committee.