Press Releases 2016

• DRC announces Partnership for the New Climate Economy at COP28 December 4, 2023
• Statement on DRC Elections from the Embassy of the United States of America November 16, 2023
• Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Development of the Lobito Corridor and the Zambia-Lobito Rail Line October 27, 2023
• Statement on the Escalation of Violence in North Kivu, DRC October 12, 2023
• U.S.-DRC Workshop Supports Development of Value Chain for Electric Vehicle Batteries October 4, 2023
• Administrator Samantha Power Launches New Fund to Spur Investment in Africa’s Agricultural Growth and Support 1.5 Million African Farmers September 20, 2023
• Announcement: Visa Validity Extension September 19, 2023
• Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula of the Democratic Republic of the Congo September 19, 2023
• Joint Statement from the United States and the European Union September 11, 2023
• Declaration on DRC Elections from the Embassy of the United States of America September 5, 2023
• Message to the Press Following the Visit of United States Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland August 18, 2023
• Designation of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Public Officials for Significant Corruption August 16, 2023
• U.S. Provides Nearly $48 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance to Address Ongoing Humanitarian Emergency in the D.R.C. August 3, 2023
• The United States encourages the DRC to make further progress in the fight against human trafficking July 7, 2023
• The United States Issues an Advisory Focused on the Gold Sector Across Sub-Saharan Africa June 29, 2023
• Joint Declaration on Elections in the DRC June 2, 2023
• Statement on the disproportionate use of force during the demonstration on May 20, 2023 May 22, 2023
• Condolences and assistance for the Flood-Affected Communities of Kalehe May 9, 2023
• Publication of Final Rule on Nonimmigrant Visa Fee Increases April 18, 2023
• 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