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COVID-19 Information Last updated:   [06/27/2022] ***  Starting June 12, 2022, the CDC no longer requires air passengers to show a negative COVID-19 test result, or show documentation…

On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as…

PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JULY 29, 2022 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic…

Location: North Kivu Province, South Kivu Province, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa discourages travel to Goma, Butembo, Beni, and Sake,…

Subject: Security Alert: Goma, Butembo, Beni, and Sake, North Kivu Province; Uvira and Bukavu, South Kivu Province; and Bunia, Ituri Province; Democratic Republic of the…

Location: More Than 70 Countries Worldwide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for  Monkeypox in…

Location: Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: There are ongoing demonstrations in Goma, North Kivu province, that include reports of violence against United Nations…

Location: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa and U.S. government facilities in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: Possible demonstrations are planned for Wednesday, July 20,…

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 30, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken called Kenyan President…

THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 23, 2022   His Excellence Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Kinshasa   Dear Mr.…

Location: Kinshasa, DRC Event: Planned Protest March in Kinshasa on June 25, 2022 There is planned demonstration for Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 10:00 am in…

Location: North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa reports armed skirmishes and conflict have intensified in North Kivu…

(14 JUNE 22) Location: Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa advises citizens of reports of ongoing protests in Goma,…

Location: Countrywide Event:  As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery…

Kinshasa, DRC– The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Equity BCDC have partnered to unlock financial services and products to artisanal and small-scale…

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 2, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met yesterday with…

REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO FOREIGN MINISTER CHRISTOPHE LUTUNDULA THOMAS JEFFERSON ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone. …

Security Alert: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (30 May, 2022) Location: Gare Centrale, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa has…

Location: Goma, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event:  In addition to our current Travel Alert which advises U.S. citizens to not…