U.S. Government Support for Health Security: We were there before the first case of Ebola and we wil
By: Mike Hammer, U.S. Ambassador to the DRC In April 2019, the Governments of the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)…
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,…
YALI Alumni Meet Dr Peter Pham and the Ambassador Mike Hammer
YALI Alumni (MWF & YALI RLC EA) had a productive meeting discussion with Dr. Peter Pham from Washington DC and Ambassador Mike Hammer on how…
Voting in 2020 U.S. Elections
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of…
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (07 February 202
Location: Limete Event: The U.S. Embassy has received several reports that members of Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) are protesting in Limete, in…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (07 January 2020)
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks…
Democratic Republic of the Congo – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to crime, civil unrest, and Ebola. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel…
USAID Combats Fall Armyworm Infestation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kinshasa, DRC – The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is launching a five-year, $12 million investment to combat…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (20 December 2019)
Location: Kinshasa city roads, notably 30 June Boulevard, 24 November Boulevard, and Lumumba Boulevard. Event: City-wide road construction and closures hinder movement and cause security…
LIVESTREAM: Secretary Pompeo: Broken Promises: Reclaiming & Supporting Iranian Human Rights
U.S. Recognizes Congolese Efforts to Fight Human Trafficking, Urges Further Action
Au cours de la visite qu’il a effectuée en RDC du 10 au 12 décembre, l’ambassadeur itinérant des États-Unis chargé de la lutte contre le…
U.S. Public-private Alliance Sends Delegation to DRC to Seek Responsibly Sourced Minerals
The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA), a multi-sector initiative supporting the ethical production, trade, and sourcing of minerals from the Great Lakes Region…
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (26 November 201
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
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…
United States Funds Training of Key Government Officials and NGOs to Combat Trafficking of Congolese
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
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
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
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,…
