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Joseph Kabila challenges U.S. sanctions in court
Democratic Republic of the CongoUnited States
First seen: Aug 20, 2026, 1:46 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 3:31 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila is contesting U.S. sanctions through the American legal system.
SO WHAT?
The case could intensify tensions between Washington and a prominent political figure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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