COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 11/23/21 *** Effective November 8, 2021, all non-immigrant, non-U.S. citizen air travelers to the United States will be required to be…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Location: Multiple locations in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: Multiple demonstrations are planned for Saturday, November 27, 2021 throughout Kinshasa. Organizers have…
Demonstration Alert: Vicinity of U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, DRC
Location: Vicinity of U.S. Embassy, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: Local police have blocked Boulevard du 30 Juin from the Sozacom building to…
U.S. and DRC Law Enforcement Collaborate to Stop Wildlife Trafficking Ring
November 8, 2021 KINSHASA – Two Congolese traffickers were arrested in the United States and approximately $3.5 million worth of ivory, rhino horn, and…
Security Alert: Potential Security Situation in Goma, DRC
Location: Goma, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: There are reports of a potential attack in Goma. There is increased security presence…
Security Alert: Continued Unrest in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC
Location: Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: The city of Bukavu remains locked down. U.S. Embassy Kinshasa has cancelled planned travel to Bukavu…
United States launches next phase of Integrated Youth Development Activity with $5 million for work...
November 3rd, 2021, Idwji The United States government, through USAID, partnered with the government of the DRC to launch the next phase of the Integrated…
Security Alert: Unrest in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC
Location: Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: The city of Bukavu is currently locked down. U.S. government personnel returned to Goma from Idjwi…
ONLINE AUCTION
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is launching an online sale of property no longer needed by the Embassy, which may include used furniture, equipment, supplies,…
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the...
THE WHITE HOUSE Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo OCTOBER 30, 2021 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES President…
Scam Alert
27 October, 2021 Fictitious invitations to international conferences may be emailed under fraudulent Department of State letterhead. The purpose of these invitations is to trick…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Democratic Republic of Congo President Tshisekedi
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT October 26, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Call with Democratic Republic of Congo President Tshisekedi…
Joint statement by international partners of the DRC
Joint statement by Germany, Belgium, Canada, South Korea, Spain, United States, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Norway, Netherlands , Portugal, United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, Czech Republic,…
Demonstration Alert: Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Location: Various locations, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: There may be demonstrations and disruptions today and tomorrow in various parts of Lubumbashi, with…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Location: Goma and other locations in North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: There are reports of possible demonstration activity in Goma and…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Location: 30 June Blvd opposite SOZACOM, near the USAID/Mobil Building, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: There are reports of a demonstration that…
USG, Nespresso, OLAM Food Ingredients and partners Launch Gorilla Coffee Alliance for 8,500 Farming...
Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 The Gorilla Coffee Alliance was launched today by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID); Nespresso; Olam Food Ingredients (OFI);…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Location: Masina 3 to the Palais du People, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: There are reports of possible demonstration activity in Kinshasa…
Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Pershing visits DRC, Discusses U.S.-DRC joint interest in addressing...
PRESS RELEASE October 6, 2021 Dr. Jonathan Pershing, Deputy Special Envoy for Climate visited Kinshasa October 4-5 to discuss the United States’ and the…
