Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (February 15, 2019)
Location: North Kivu and Ituri Provinces Event: On August 1, 2018, the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo reported an outbreak of…
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, D.R. Congo (February 1, 2019)
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: The Lamuka Coalition plans to hold a political rally at Sainte Thérèse in Commune de N’Djili on Saturday, February…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (January 9, 2019)
Location: Democratic Republic of Congo Event: The DRC Independent Electoral Commission is expected to announce election results soon. Crowds may gather in anticipation of election-related…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (January 9, 2019)
Location: Democratic Republic of Congo Event: The DRC Independent Electoral Commission is expected to announce election results soon. Crowds may gather in anticipation of election-related…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (December 31, 2018)
Location: DRC, countrywide Event: The government of the DRC shut down internet services on December 31 in the aftermath of the elections. Phone lines are…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (December 28, 2018)
Location: DRC, countrywide Event: The government of the DRC has announced the closure of all land and maritime borders, exempting international airports, for the 24-hour…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (December 27, 2018)
Location: DRC, country-wide Event: The cancellation of elections in Beni, Butembo, and Yumbi, and the call for a country-wide ‘Ville Morte,’ or general strike, on…
Ambassador M. Hammer presents his credentials and assumes full duties as U.S. Ambassador to the DRC
Date: December 22, 2018 Subject: Accreditation of Ambassador Mike Hammer Ambassador Mike Hammer presented his credential to President Joseph Kabila and assumed full duties as U.S.…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (December 20, 2018)
Location: Democratic Republic of Congo Event: Crowds may gather in anticipation of election-related announcements. Actions to Take: Avoid large crowds and demonstrations. Monitor local media…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (December 19, 2018)
Location: Kinshasa/DRC Event: Opposition parties are planning a large rally in Kinshasa today as part of DRC’s ongoing presidential campaign. There is strong potential for…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Location: Kinshasa Event: On December 14, 2018, the U.S. government ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel and their families from the DRC. Due to concerns…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: Please be advised that on December 14, 2018, the U.S. government ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel and…
Security Alert- U.S. Embassy Kinshasa on ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government employee
Reconsider travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to crime and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.…
In Honor of Women Around the World
U.S. Embassy Kinshasa hosted Romance de l’O.S.K, the DRC’s first all-female orchestra ensemble, at a reception to empower Congolese women on December 11, 2018. Guests…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa (December 11, 2018)
Location: North Kivu and Ituri Provinces Event: On August 1, 2018, the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo reported an outbreak of…
National Day of Mourning for President George H. W. Bush on Wednesday, December 5, 2018
As the United States mourns the loss of its 41st President, George Herbert Walker Bush, President Trump has issued an Executive Order to close United…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (December 3, 2018)
Location: Kinshasa Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa has been working closely with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to address a terrorist…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Location: Kinshasa Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is working closely with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to address a terrorist threat…
