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        • signing Ceremony DOAG (750)U.S. to provide up to $600 million over 3 years in development assistance to advance key sectors in the DRC
        • Great Seal of the United StatesUnited States Funds Training of Key Government Officials and NGOs to Combat Trafficking of Congolese Children
        • President Tshisekedi and Dr. PhamThe United States is a Committed Partner to the Congo
        • U.S. Ambassador Mike Hammer with Matthew Chambers and the Cocoa Congo team.Chambers Federation, a Goma-based U.S. company, wins the Award for Corporate Excellence for its work to Empower Women
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        • signing Ceremony DOAG (750)U.S. to provide up to $600 million over 3 years in development assistance to advance key sectors in the DRC
        • Great Seal of the United StatesUnited States Funds Training of Key Government Officials and NGOs to Combat Trafficking of Congolese Children
        • Ambassador Michael Hammer listening to the national anthem.Ambassador Hammer’s Independence Day Remarks
        • The American Center opens to the publicU.S. Ambassador, Mike Hammer, launches the new Phillis Wheatley American Center in Kinshasa
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        • signing Ceremony DOAG (750)U.S. to provide up to $600 million over 3 years in development assistance to advance key sectors in the DRC
        • Great Seal of the United StatesUnited States Funds Training of Key Government Officials and NGOs to Combat Trafficking of Congolese Children
        • President Tshisekedi and Dr. PhamThe United States is a Committed Partner to the Congo
        • Ambassador Mike and Vice Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Security, and Customary Affairs, Gilbert KankondeU.S. to provide $10 million to strengthen anti-corruption and anti-crime institutions
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        • Great Seal of the United StatesDemonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (26 November 2019)
        • Great Seal of the United StatesHealth Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (September 5, 2019)
        • Great Seal of the United StatesHealth Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa (July 15, 2019)
        • Great Seal of the United StatesDemonstration Alert — U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (6/28/2019)
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        • signing Ceremony DOAG (750)U.S. to provide up to $600 million over 3 years in development assistance to advance key sectors in the DRC
        • President Tshisekedi and Dr. PhamThe United States is a Committed Partner to the Congo
        • U.S. Ambassador Mike Hammer with Matthew Chambers and the Cocoa Congo team.Chambers Federation, a Goma-based U.S. company, wins the Award for Corporate Excellence for its work to Empower Women
        • Ambassador Mike and Vice Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Security, and Customary Affairs, Gilbert KankondeU.S. to provide $10 million to strengthen anti-corruption and anti-crime institutions
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U.S. to Provide up to $600 Million Over 3 Years in Development Assistance

U.S. to Provide up to $600 Million Over 3 Years in Development Assistance

U.S. to provide up to $600 million over 3 years in additional development assistance to advance key sectors in the DRC

The United States is a Committed Partner to the Congo

The United States is a Committed Partner to the Congo

By Dr. Peter Pham, Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa

Ambassador Hammer’s First Anniversary in D.R. Congo

Ambassador Hammer presents the Chambers Federation with the ACE award

Ambassador Hammer presents the Chambers Federation with the ACE award

“Increasing U.S. trade and investment ties to the Congo is one of my top priorities and at the foundation of the U.S.-DRC Privileged Partnership for Peace and Prosperity.”

New $15 million USAID activity to advance press freedom and government transparency

New $15 million USAID activity to advance press freedom and government transparency

As part of U.S.-DRC Privileged Partnership for Peace and Prosperity, USAID launches a five-year Media Sector Development Activity.

  
  • U.S. to Provide up to $600 Million Over 3 Years in Development Assi...
  • The United States is a Committed Partner to the Congo
  • Ambassador Hammer’s First Anniversary in D.R. Congo
  • Ambassador Hammer presents the Chambers Federation with the ACE award
  • New $15 million USAID activity to advance press freedom and governm...

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Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (26 November 201

26 November, 2019 | Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (26 November 2019) Location: Goma, Beni and Butembo Event: Demonstrations are ongoing in the…

U.S. to provide up to $600 million over 3 years in development assistance to advance key sectors in

21 November, 2019 | Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa, DRC– On November 21, Paul Sabatine, Director of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and…

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United States Funds Training of Key Government Officials and NGOs to Combat Trafficking of Congolese

19 November, 2019 | Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases

Kinshasa, DRC – From November 11 to 15, 35 Ministry of Social Affairs officials and social service professionals from local NGOs learned to combat the…

The United States is a Committed Partner to the Congo

12 November, 2019 | News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo

By Dr. Peter Pham, Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa The United States is a committed partner that will engage with all…

Chambers Federation, a Goma-based U.S. company, wins the Award for Corporate Excellence for its work

17 October, 2019 | News, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Subject: Chambers Federation, a Goma-based U.S. company, wins the Award for Corporate Excellence for its work to Empower Women Goma, DRC – On October 16,…

U.S. to provide $10 million to strengthen anti-corruption and anti-crime institutions

26 September, 2019 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Subject: U.S. to provide $10 million to strengthen anti-corruption and anti-crime institutions under the Privileged Partnership for Peace and Prosperity Kinshasa, DRC– On September 26,…

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USAID Allocates New Funding to Support Education for Congolese Youth and Children

20 September, 2019 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo

September 20, 2019 Kinshasa, DRC– This month, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) proudly allocated $7.7 million to increase children’s access to education and…

New $15 million USAID activity to advance press freedom and government transparency

19 September, 2019 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo

September 19, 2019 Subject: New $15 million USAID activity to advance press freedom and government transparency as part of U.S.-DRC Privileged Partnership for Peace and…

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2019 Investment Climate Statements: Congo, Democratic Republic of the

16 September, 2019 | Press Releases

Executive Summary The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second largest country in Africa and potentially one of the richest in the world…

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USAID awards HIV Epidemic Control activity to local partner, Kheth’Impilo

11 September, 2019 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo

United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief – PEPFAR September 11, 2019 Kinshasa – In September, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched…

Secretary Azar’s visit demonstrates U.S. commitment to help build a healthier Congo

11 September, 2019 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo

September 11, 2019 In April 2019, President Tshisekedi traveled to Washington to affirm our two countries’ relationship rooted in our shared priorities to advance human…

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Secretary Azar to Lead U.S. Delegation to DRC, Rwanda and Uganda Regarding Ebola Outbreak

10 September, 2019 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – HSS September 9, 2019 In the coming days, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar will lead…

The U.S. Announces More Than $21 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance to Contain the Ebola

5 September, 2019 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo

United States Agency for International Development – USAID September 4, 2019 The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) , is providing…

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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (September 5, 2019)

5 September, 2019 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages

Location:  Congo’s Nord-Kivu, Ituri, and Sud-Kivu Provinces Event:  To control the spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) authorities continue to establish health check points throughout…

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How to end the Ebola crisis

23 August, 2019 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Date: August 23, 2019 Subject: How to end the Ebola crisis Op-ed by Mark A. Green Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development This…

USAID Administrator Mark Green’s Meetings with President Tshisekedi of the DRC

20 August, 2019 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo

United States Agency for International Development – USAID August 19, 2019 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Tom Babington: On August 19, U.S. Agency for…

The United States Announces More Than $38 Million in Additional Assistance to Contain Ebola Outbreak

25 July, 2019 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo

United States Agency for International Development – USAID July 24, 2019 The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing more…

USAID Awards a New Artisanal Mine Site Validation Project

18 July, 2019 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Date: July 18, 2019 Subjet: USAID Awards a New Artisanal Mine Site Validation Project The U.S. government, through its Agency for International Development (USAID) ,…

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