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Rwanda Defence Force

On the SDN listEntityDRCONGO

Rwanda Defence Force (entity) is on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list of the U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Program: DRCONGO. Addresses on file in: Rwanda. Its property under U.S. jurisdiction is blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with it.

Rwanda has 10 entities, vessels or aircraft with an address on the SDN list. Other sanctioned entities with an address in Kigali are listed below.

Sanctions program

DRCONGO DRCONGO

OFAC sanctions program identified by the tag DRCONGO. Its scope and legal basis are described on the sanctions programs page of OFAC's website.

Addresses on file

  • Ministry of Defence, KG 1 Roundabout, Kigali, Rwanda

OFAC remarks

Website https://www.mod.gov.rw/rdf/overview; Organization Established Date Jul 2002; Organization Type: Defense activities; Target Type Government Entity; a.k.a. 'RDF'.

Other sanctioned entities in Kigali

Sharing a city does not imply any link between these entities.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that Rwanda Defence Force is on the SDN list?

It means that its property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with this entity. Entities it owns 50% or more of, directly or indirectly, are also considered blocked.

Can a non-U.S. company do business with Rwanda Defence Force?

OFAC sanctions bind U.S. persons and companies, as well as transactions that pass through the U.S. financial system (for example, U.S. dollar payments). Some programs, such as those for Russia and Iran, include secondary sanctions on non-U.S. persons. Seek advice before transacting.

How does an entity get removed from the SDN list?

A sanctioned party can petition OFAC for removal by showing a change in circumstances. OFAC publishes removals on its website; DataCloud USA updates the list daily and marks the profiles of delisted parties.

More context: how to check if a company is debarred or sanctioned.