The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on October 22, 2026, issued the Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Democratic Republic of Congo (Second Amendment) Order, 2026, amending the 2016 Order under Section 2 of the United Nations (Security Council) Act, 1947. The amendment updates the Schedule, Annexure 2, by adding five individuals and two entities to the existing sanctions list relating to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The five individuals added are Corneille Nangaa Yobeluo, Sebastien Uwimbabazi, Muhammed Lumisa, Charles Sematama, John Imani Nzenze and Gustave Kubwayo. The two entities added are Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) and Twirwaneho. The entries include their identification details, aliases, designations, addresses and other relevant information, as specified in the Order.
The amendment shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Accordingly, relevant stakeholders should take note of the updated UN sanctions listings for applicable screening and compliance requirements.
[S.O. 5772(E)]
