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What roles did Sultani Makenga hold, and when?

Sultani Makenga

Congolese military commander who is the military leader of the March 23 Movement (M23).

Latest source 15 Aug 2025Updated 26 Oct 20266 sources

CurrentNow

Currently Military leader, Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23), since an undated start. 1 dated role on record.

Identity record: Public Figure Record Verified

Roles, most recent first

  1. Military leader Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23) Current

    Military commander of the M23 armed group in eastern DRC, as described in UN, US and EU listings.1 2 3 4

Where the dates come from

  1. PrimaryNarrative summary of reasons for listing: Sultani Makenga (CDi.008)UN Security Council 1533 Committee · 29 Oct 2014
  2. PrimarySecurity Council Committee concerning Democratic Republic of Congo adds name to sanctions list (SC/10812)United Nations · 12 Nov 2012
  3. PrimaryTreasury Designates Congolese Militant LeaderUS Department of the Treasury · 13 Nov 2012
  4. PrimaryCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1251/2012legislation.gov.uk (EU-derived legislation) · 20 Dec 2012

Changes

26 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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