DRC: 5 million USD for the arrest of AFC/M23 leaders

By Marc Matabaro

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has recently announced a total reward of 9 million USD for any information leading to the arrest of several key figures of the AFC/M23 and their accomplices. This initiative, presented by the Minister of State and Minister of Justice, Constant Mutamba, is divided into two parts: 5 million USD for the arrest of Corneille Nangaa, Bertrand Bisimwa, and Sultani Makenga and 4 million USD for any information leading to the capture of their accomplices, including Perrot Luwara and Irenge Baelenge. This offer aims to accelerate the fight against insecurity in the eastern part of the country, but its effectiveness remains uncertain in a context where corruption undermines institutions.