Kinshasa, July 12th, 2026 (ACP). – The list of non-seizable assets, in accordance with the legal framework of the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA), was presented to the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by the Minister of Justice, according to the report of the Council of Ministers read Friday on national television. « The Minister of State, Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals presented the list of non-seizable assets, services and rights, in line with OHADA law. He stressed the need to provide a coherent normative response that respects OHADA law, the authority of court decisions, creditors’ rights and the imperative of ensuring the continuity of public services, » Government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya said. « This list provides an operational framework for the principle of functional protection of public assets while preserving the requirements of OHADA law regarding the effectiveness of enforcement procedures and the protection of creditors’ rights, » Mr. Muyaya reported. He explained that the proposed legal guidelines are intended to give practical effect to the principle of functional protection of public assets while maintaining the effectiveness of enforcement procedures provided for under OHADA law and safeguarding creditors’ rights.
Objectives of the judicial reforms
The Minister in charge of Communication and Media further stated that the Minister of Justice recalled the main objectives pursued through the ongoing judicial reforms, particularly the preservation of the continuity of public services. « These reforms pursue several objectives, notably preserving the continuity of public services, strengthening legal certainty, protecting public finances and enhancing the DRC’s credibility within the OHADA legal area, » he said. According to the Government spokesperson, the Minister of State for Justice also requested the Government’s support for institutional and regulatory initiatives aimed at ensuring the protection of creditors’ rights.
OHADA brings together several African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, under a common legal framework designed to strengthen investment security and boost the confidence of economic operators. Under OHADA law, the establishment of lists of non-seizable assets is based on the principle of subsidiarity. Article 51 of the Uniform Act Organizing Simplified Recovery Procedures and Measures of Execution (AUPSRVE) refers to the national legislation of each member State for the determination of such assets.