The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced a $5 million reward for anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of three high-profile rebel leaders—Corneille Nangaa, Bertrand Bisimwa, and Sultani Makenga.
This was revealed in a statement by the DRC Ministry, signaling a renewed effort by President Félix Tshisekedi’s government to dismantle the M23 rebel group.
The March 23 Movement (M23) has been at the center of violent conflicts in eastern DRC, accused of committing human rights violations and destabilizing the region.
The three fugitives are believed to be key figures in orchestrating attacks against the Congolese government and civilians.
“This is a call to all citizens and international partners—help us arrest these criminals and restore peace,” the statement read.
The bounty aims to encourage intelligence sharing and increase pressure on the M23 leadership, which has continued to evade capture despite military offensives.
Sultani Makenga, a notorious military commander, has been leading M23 forces, while Bertrand Bisimwa and Corneille Nangaa play key roles in the group’s political and operational strategies.
The DRC government has accused neighboring Rwanda of supporting M23, a claim Kigali has repeatedly denied.
The announcement of the reward has sparked widespread discussion, with some praising Tshisekedi’s government for taking bold action, while others question whether financial incentives alone can dismantle the rebel network.
Security analysts warn that capturing the leaders will require more than rewards— intensified regional cooperation and military strategy.
Even as the DRC intensifies its crackdown, all eyes are on whether this massive bounty will lead to the long-awaited arrest of the M23 leaders and bring stability to the war-torn region.