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Press Releases 2016

USA ANNOUNCES $8.3 MILLION AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-LED CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR 500 VILLAGES IN VITAL CONGO BASSIN February 10, 2023
New partnership to advance the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Democratic Republic of the Congo January 13, 2023
Statement on Report by UN Group of Experts January 9, 2023
Joint Statement on M23 Advances in Eastern DRC November 22, 2022
Call to End Renewed Violence in Eastern DRC November 1, 2022
The United States Provides Additional Assistance For The 2023 Election In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo September 6, 2022
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with DRC Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde August 23, 2022
President Biden Announces Expansion of Feed The Future in Response to The Growing Global Food Security Crisis August 19, 2022
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda July 30, 2022
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan President Kenyatta July 1, 2022
President Biden letter to President Tshisekedi on the Occasion of 62nd anniversary for DRC independence June 30, 2022
USAID and Equity Bank partner to unlock $5M in lending to artisanal and small-scale mining operators in eastern DRC June 3, 2022
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with DRC Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Lutundula June 3, 2022
Op-Ed for World Press Freedom Day May 3, 2022
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo March 30, 2022
U.S. Department of Treasury Under Secretary Brian Nelson Deepens Cooperation to Combat Corruption March 21, 2022
Under Secretary of the Treasury Nelson’s Travel to Africa March 14, 2022
OES A/S Monica Medina Visits DRC to strengthen our partnership to preserve the Congo Basin and address health challenges, including COVID-19 February 28, 2022
Statement by President Biden on Russia’s Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine February 24, 2022
Assistant Secretary Monica P. Medina’s Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya February 18, 2022
U.S. Ambassador Mike Hammer Statement on the Sharp-Catalan Verdict January 30, 2022
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on Senior Administration Official Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo January 26, 2022
U.S. and DRC Law Enforcement Collaborate to Stop Wildlife Trafficking Ring November 8, 2021
United States launches next phase of Integrated Youth Development Activity with $5 million for work readiness November 3, 2021
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo October 31, 2021
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Democratic Republic of Congo President Tshisekedi October 27, 2021
Joint statement by international partners of the DRC October 26, 2021
USG, Nespresso, OLAM Food Ingredients and partners Launch Gorilla Coffee Alliance for 8,500 Farming Households October 19, 2021
Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Pershing visits DRC, Discusses U.S.-DRC joint interest in addressing climate change October 7, 2021
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with DRC President Tshisekedi  September 24, 2021
U.S. Africa Command special operations forces team completes evaluation mission in the DRC in support of the U.S.-DRC Privileged Partnership September 9, 2021
International Literacy Day September 9, 2021
United States Donates COVID-19 Vaccines for Democratic Republic of the Congo in Collaboration with African Union and COVAX Network September 6, 2021
Labor Day Message to Workers and Trade Unions September 6, 2021
U.S.-DRC Partner to Combat Corruption, Fight Impunity, and Improve Security August 3, 2021
Ambassador Hammer Announces Expanded Programs, Stresses Good Governance in Meeting with Vice-Minister of Mines July 23, 2021
Secretary Blinken’s Call with DRC President Tshisekedi July 20, 2021
United States Renews Development Cooperation Strategy with the Government of the DRC totaling $1.6 Billion Dollars Over 5 Years July 20, 2021
Secretary of State Blinken Congratulations on the Occasion of 61st anniversary for DRC June 30, 2021
President Biden letter to President Tshisekedi on the Occasion of 61st anniversary for DRC independence June 29, 2021
Acting Assistant Secretary Peterson reiterates U.S. support for human rights, democracy and anti-corruption efforts in DRC during Kinshasa visit June 18, 2021
Acting Assistant Secretary Peterson’s Travel to Democratic Republic of Congo June 14, 2021
United States Increases Emergency Assistance by $400,000 to Provide Potable Water for the Displaced and Prevent Cholera May 29, 2021
USAID PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN RESPONSE TO THE NYIRAGONGO VOLCANO ERUPTION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO May 26, 2021
Readout of a Call Between Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi May 25, 2021
The US Government Launches the Elimu Ni Jibu ya USAID Activity April 14, 2021
International Diplomatic Community Condemns Violence in eastern DRC and Supports Both the Humanitarian Agencies Working to Save Lives and the Right to April 9, 2021
High-Level Event to Strengthen Africa’s Resilience and Response to Ebola March 24, 2021
State Department Terrorist Designations of ISIS Affiliates and Leaders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mozambique March 11, 2021
STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON March 9, 2021
The United States announces $3.5 million in assistance to contain Ebola outbreaks in the democratic republic of the Congo and Guinea March 8, 2021
Readout of Vice President Kamala Harris Call with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo February 27, 2021
U.S. Ambassador and USAID Mission Director Visit Refugees in Nord Ubangi February 25, 2021
Statement by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Cases of Ebola February 17, 2021
New Biden Administration Represents Opportunities for Expanding Cooperation with the DRC January 25, 2021
Reinstatement of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to AGOA December 23, 2020
Joint Statement by the Embassies of Canada, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States to the D.R.Congo December 8, 2020
For the first time since 2018, there is no active Ebola outbreak in the DRC November 18, 2020
United States Provides Additional US $6 Million For Conventional Weapons Destruction in The Democratic Republic of The Congo October 22, 2020
The United States Provides Ventilators to the DRC to Respond to COVID-19 September 23, 2020
Joint statement by the Chiefs of Mission of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the director of INRB September 15, 2020
Ambassador Hammer launches new USAID three-year program to counter trafficking in persons in DRC August 18, 2020
Together We Stopped Ebola in the East; Together We Can Advance a Better Future for the DRC June 25, 2020
U.S. and U.K.-supported Radio Program to Support Youth Education while Schools Closed for COVID-19 June 11, 2020
U.S. condemns attacks on civilians in Ituri province May 22, 2020
U.S. Government Announces Additional $3 million to Combat COVID in DRC April 28, 2020
American Generosity Makes a Difference for the World By U.S. Ambassador to the DRC, Mike Hammer April 13, 2020
The United States Stands with the DRC to Combat COVID-19, Announces $6 million in Additional Aid March 31, 2020
USAID Combats Fall Armyworm Infestation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo December 27, 2019
U.S. Recognizes Congolese Efforts to Fight Human Trafficking, Urges Further Action December 18, 2019
U.S. Public-private Alliance Sends Delegation to DRC to Seek Responsibly Sourced Minerals December 16, 2019
U.S. to provide up to $600 million over 3 years in development assistance to advance key sectors in the DRC November 21, 2019
United States Funds Training of Key Government Officials and NGOs to Combat Trafficking of Congolese Children November 19, 2019
The United States is a Committed Partner to the Congo November 12, 2019
U.S. to provide $10 million to strengthen anti-corruption and anti-crime institutions September 26, 2019
USAID Allocates New Funding to Support Education for Congolese Youth and Children September 20, 2019
New $15 million USAID activity to advance press freedom and government transparency September 19, 2019
2019 Investment Climate Statements: Congo, Democratic Republic of the September 16, 2019
USAID awards HIV Epidemic Control activity to local partner, Kheth’Impilo September 11, 2019
Secretary Azar’s visit demonstrates U.S. commitment to help build a healthier Congo September 11, 2019
Secretary Azar to Lead U.S. Delegation to DRC, Rwanda and Uganda Regarding Ebola Outbreak September 10, 2019
The U.S. Announces More Than $21 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance to Contain the Ebola Outbreak in the DRC September 5, 2019
How to end the Ebola crisis August 23, 2019
USAID Administrator Mark Green’s Meetings with President Tshisekedi of the DRC August 20, 2019
The United States Announces More Than $38 Million in Additional Assistance to Contain Ebola Outbreak July 25, 2019
USAID Awards a New Artisanal Mine Site Validation Project July 18, 2019
The U.S. is Providing $98 Million in Assistance in the DRC in Response to the Ebola Outbreak July 3, 2019
Statement from Secretary of State to the people of the DRC to mark the 59th anniversary of Congolese independence July 1, 2019
U.S. Discusses Human Rights and Accountability in DRC June 21, 2019
Visit by U.S. AFRICOM Brigadier General deMilliano Advances the U.S.-DRC Privileged Partnership for Peace and Prosperity June 20, 2019
Joint declaration of the Chiefs of Mission of the U.S., U.K., Switzerland, and Canada June 14, 2019
CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DRC June 13, 2019
U.S. Committed to Contributing to the Fight Against Corruption in Congo May 21, 2019
State Department Director Higgins’ Visit to Kinshasa, May 7-9, 2019 May 10, 2019
World Press Freedom Day 2019 in the DRC May 3, 2019
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with DRC President Felix Tshisekedi April 4, 2019
President Tshisekedi’s April 2019 Visit to the United States March 27, 2019
Statement by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy March 16, 2019
Ambassador Hammer visits eastern DRC March 14, 2019
Statement by Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Dr. J. Peter Pham February 26, 2019
Ambassador M. Hammer presents his credentials and assumes full duties as U.S. Ambassador to the DRC December 22, 2018
USAID launches integrated development project for Congolese youth November 21, 2018
University of Michigan Professor and U.S. Embassy Work to Improve Supply Chains in the DRC November 14, 2018
U.S. $100 Notes Remain Legal Tender October 22, 2018
Progress toward DRC’s Elections August 9, 2018
Paul Sabatine Sworn In as Mission Director to USAID/DRC August 1, 2018
U.S. Government makes significant contribution to joint response to Ebola outbreak in DRC July 25, 2018
Democratic Republic of the Congo National Day July 2, 2018
Jennifer Haskell, Chargé d’Affaires, spoke at the 242nd anniversary of the United States of America June 28, 2018
Department of State Announces Additional $7 million to Combat Ebola in DRC May 22, 2018
Statement of January 20,2018 February 10, 2018
Statement by the Embassies of the UK and USA concerning the violence shown by security forces February 10, 2018
United States Welcomes Announcement of Electoral Calendar in the Democratic Republic of Congo November 7, 2017
Concern Regarding Incidents in Lubumbashi October 26, 2017
USAID Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Kasaï Region of the DRC October 24, 2017
Statement by U.S. Department of State: Violence and Death of Burundi Nationals in the DRC September 21, 2017
Condolences to the families of Ituri landslide victims August 22, 2017
U.S. Government contributes $400,000 to contain recent DRC Ebola outbreak July 3, 2017
USAID Awards a New Activity to Increase Household Incomes in South Kivu June 21, 2017
Treasury Sanctions Senior Congolese Official June 2, 2017
U.S. Statement on the Nomination of a New Prime Minister in the Democratic Republic of Congo April 11, 2017
Melania Trump and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Honor 13 Women of Courage March 29, 2017
Statement by Ambassador Haley, U.S. Rep. to the UN, on the Deaths of M. Sharp and Z. Catalan in DRC March 29, 2017
U.S State Department: On Lack of Progress on the Political Agreement in the DRC March 29, 2017
STATEMENT BY MARK TONER, ACTING SPOKESPERSON February 20, 2017
On the Passing of former Prime Minister Etienne Tshisekedi February 2, 2017
The United States Applauds DRC Agreement January 2, 2017
DRC Update: Condemnation of Violence and Call for Consensus December 21, 2016
United States Supports Continued Efforts Toward a More Inclusive Agreement in the DRC November 23, 2016
USG Celebrates its Longstanding Partnership With the DRC to Improve Access to Life-Saving Medicines and Health Commodities November 22, 2016
Secretary’s Remarks: The Paris Agreement to Enter Into Force October 11, 2016
Fact Sheet: Fiscal Year 2016 Refugee Admissions October 7, 2016
U.S. Ambassador Extends Condolences to Families of Victims of Kinshasa Unrest September 21, 2016
Alarm Over Protests and Harassment of the U.S. Special Envoy in the DRC September 20, 2016
Support for Facilitation of National Dialogue in the D.R. Congo July 12, 2016
U.S. Embassy Concerned about Reported False Accusations of Mercenary Activities May 5, 2016
U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Mourns the Passing of a Congolese Icon April 28, 2016
Statement by John Kirby, Spokesperson: On Defending Democratic Space in the DRC April 28, 2016
Special Envoy Perriello Travel to France, Belgium, Switzerland, DRC, Burundi, and Tanzania April 12, 2016
Statement on the Expulsion of Jason Stearns April 11, 2016
Statement by Mark C. Toner: Results of the Presidential Elections in the Republic of Congo April 7, 2016
Congolese Coffee Farmers Win Global Sales with USAID Help March 22, 2016
Statement by John Kirby: ICC Convicts Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo of War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity March 22, 2016
Declaration by Spokesperson John Kirby on Presidential Elections in Republic of Congo March 21, 2016
Statement by John Kirby, Spokesperson, On the Ugandan Government’s Post-Election Conduct March 11, 2016
Press Conference on Ivory Seizure February 23, 2016
Joint Statement by the Embassies of Belgium, Canada, United Kingdom and United States to the D.R.Congo February 18, 2016
Exercise of the Right to Freedom of Expression in the D.R. Congo February 18, 2016
United States Welcomes Renewed MONUSCO Cooperation in the DRC February 3, 2016
United States Congratulates Burkina Faso on Peaceful Election December 1, 2015
U.S. Ambassadors’ Fund for Cultural Preservation Announced November 22, 2015
New partnership dedicates $10 million to support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people affected by HIV/AIDS November 6, 2015
Statement by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on Violence and Disturbing Rhetoric in Burundi November 5, 2015
The Republic of Congo’s Flawed Referendum Process October 28, 2015
Under Secretary of State Sarah Sewall Travels to the DR Congo October 19, 2015
U.S. Concerned Over Conviction of Youth Activists in D.R. Congo September 22, 2015
Special Envoy Thomas Perriello Returns to the African Great Lakes Region August 24, 2015
Urgent Need for Political Dialogue in Burundi August 20, 2015
U.S., DRC Host Central African Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Workshop in Kinshasa August 20, 2015
Elections in Burundi Will Lack Credibility July 22, 2015
Press Conference with Assistant Secretary Tom Malinowski June 4, 2015
Assistant Secretary Tom Malinowski Travels to DRC June 1, 2015
Embassy Condemns Ambush May 6, 2015
Statement By Marie Harf on Detention of Youth Activists in the D.R. Congo April 16, 2015
Readout of the President’s Call with President Joseph Kabila of the D.R. Congo March 31, 2015
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Global Entrepreneurship Summit and the President’s Travel to Africa March 30, 2015
US Diplomat Arrested in Kinshasa March 16, 2015
Welcoming the Global Electoral Calendar in the DRC February 18, 2015
Welcoming the Start of Military Operations Against the FDLR February 2, 2015
The United States welcomes the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s approval of electoral legislation January 25, 2015
U.S. Concerned about Increased Violence in Democratic Republic of Congo January 21, 2015
Statement on Reports of Violence in Kinshasa January 20, 2015
U.S. Embassy Commends FARDC and MONUSCO for Combined Military Operations in South Kivu January 7, 2015
U.S. Concerned by Recent Attacks on Civilians in Beni November 25, 2014
U.S. Concerned by Recent Attacks on Civilians in Beni November 25, 2014
Ambassador Fund for Cultural Preservation 2015 October 27, 2014
U.S. Embassy Donates 16,000 Books to Congolese Schools September 27, 2014
Dr. Jill Biden, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah, and U.S. Ambassador Catherine Russell to Travel to Africa June 24, 2014
U.S. Embassy Offers $200K in Humanitarian Assistance to Congolese Returnees May 29, 2014
Statement by Secretary Kerry – U.S. Condemns Renewed Violence in CAR January 28, 2014