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…
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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,…
USAID Allocates New Funding to Support Education for Congolese Youth and Children
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
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…
2019 Investment Climate Statements: Congo, Democratic Republic of the
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…
USAID awards HIV Epidemic Control activity to local partner, Kheth’Impilo
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
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…
