For Immediate Release Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov Monday, September 18, 2023 Press Release Today, USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, the Norwegian Minister of International Development, launched  a new multi-donor fund  designed to unlock hundreds of millions in financing for small-and medium-sized agricultural businesses (agri-SMEs) in Africa. Working with Congress, the United States through USAID, will provide …

September 15, 2023 The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is pleased to announce that reciprocity for tourist and student visas has been extended for two years, effective September 29, 2023.  This change will allow DRC citizens with B1/B2 or F visas to travel to the U.S. as often as they wish over a two-year validity period. …

United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release September 18, 2023 Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula of the Democratic Republic of the Congo The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to …

The WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING ROOM STATEMENTS AND RELEASES Joint Statement from the United States and the European Union on Support for Angola, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s commitment to Further Develop the Lobito Corridor and the U.S.-EU Launch of a Greenfield Rail Line Feasibility Study   Today, on the margins of the Partnership for …

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 27, 2023 Today, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the United States Agency for International Development issued a unique business risk advisory focused on the gold sector across sub-Saharan Africa.  The …

The United States is concerned by indications of disproportionate use of force by security forces in response to protests in Kinshasa on Saturday, May 20, including assault on a minor. The United States’ commitment to the right to assemble, freedom of expression, and freedom of the press is unwavering; these rights are the bedrock of a …

PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 31, 2022 The United States strongly condemns the resumption of fighting by the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).  The resumption of hostilities since October 20 has caused significant human suffering, including deaths and injuries among civilians and significant numbers of newly displaced persons. …

THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 23, 2022   His Excellence Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Kinshasa   Dear Mr. President:   The people of the United States join me in congratulating you and the citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as you celebrate your 62nd anniversary …

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 2, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met yesterday with Democratic Republic of the Congo Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula in Washington, D.C.  Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Lutundula discussed efforts to promote peace and stability in eastern DRC amid rising regional tensions.  The Secretary …

Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson will commence a five-day visit to Angola, South Africa, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He will meet with top government officials to discuss anti-corruption efforts, countering the financial of terrorism, and Treasury’s recent sanctions actions in Africa. This will build off …

For nearly five years, the U.S. government has supported and cooperated closely with Congolese authorities and the UN Mechanism on the case of the horrific murders of UN experts Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan and missing Congolese.  The January 29 trial verdict convicting some of those involved is an important first step in uncovering the …

November 3rd, 2021, Idwji The United States government, through USAID, partnered with the government of the DRC to launch the next phase of the Integrated Youth Development Activity (IYDA), committing an additional $5 million over the next year to expand its scope and broaden its reach throughout South Kivu as the latest element of our …

THE WHITE HOUSE Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo   OCTOBER 30, 2021 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Chair of the African Union (AU) on the margins of the G20. The …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT October 26, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Call with Democratic Republic of Congo President Tshisekedi The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi about the ongoing military takeover in …

U.S. Department of State READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi today, in New York City, on the margins of the UN General Assembly.  Secretary Blinken and President Tshisekedi discussed advancing shared global and regional priorities through …

Kinshasa, DRC–U.S. Africa Command special operations forces concluded a multi-week evaluation mission in the DRC, assessing the capacity of Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) to support the DRC Government’s counter-terrorism mission and of the Park Rangers of the Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN) to combat the illicit wildlife trafficking that serves to …

September 8, 2021 We know that literacy in the early years of learning is the foundation upon which all future learning is built. A universal truth has emerged from countless studies: Children who can read well in the early years of their studies perform better in school and are better equipped to perform the jobs …

This is a joint op-ed co-authored by the U.S. Ambassadors and Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. to Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zimbabwe. The story of the United States of America is the story of its workers, whose enduring contributions we recognize annually on …

Ambassador Mike Hammer met with Vice-Minister of Mines, Godard Motemona Gibolum, on July 12 to discuss U.S. government assistance to the mining sector and efforts to combat corruption.  The Ambassador delivered two letters to Vice-Minister Motemona from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking; the first announced …

U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE Office of the Spokesperson READOUT JULY 20, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:‎ Secretary Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi.  They discussed the strengthened ties between the United States and the DRC and pledged to continue to work together …

U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE Office of the Spokesperson Press release ANTONY J. BLINKEN, Secretary of State June 29, 2021 THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO NATIONAL DAY On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the …

THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 16, 2021   The Honorable Felix Tshisekedi President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa   Dear Mr. President:   The people of the United States join me in congratulating you and all citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on June 30, the 61st anniversary of …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE June 14, 2021 Acting Assistant Secretary Peterson’s Travel to Democratic Republic of Congo   Acting Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Lisa Peterson will travel to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on June 14-18 to represent the United States in …

U.S. EMBASSY  KINSHASHA, CONGO For Immediate Release Friday, May 28, 2021— In response the eruption of Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has made available an additional $400,000 to scale up the first phase of emergency assistance. USAID’s contribution, …

For Immediate Release Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov In response to the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $100,000 in emergency assistance to provide safe drinking water to people affected and to assist in cholera …

United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release May 21, 2021 Readout of a Call Between Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the UN Spokesperson Olivia Dalton: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations …

Bukavu, April 14, 2021 Today, The United States partnered with the Government of DRC to launch the new Elimu Ni Jibu ya USAID Activity to support education in emergencies in North and South Kivu and Ituri. Through USAID, this five-year, $38 million activity will enhance the education of more than 200,000 youth—both in and out-of-school—and …

Joint Statement from the Delegation of the European Union and Member States Represented in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden); and the Embassies of Canada, Japan, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland, The United Kingdom, and The United States on the Situation in North Kivu …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release  MEDIA NOTE March 23, 2021 The United States will co-host a meeting with the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO/AFRO), the West African Health Organization (WAHO), and the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the …

U.S. Department of State Office of The Spokeperson MARCH 10, 2021 MEDIA NOTE The Department of State has designated the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – Democratic Republic of the Congo (ISIS-DRC) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria – Mozambique (ISIS-Mozambique) as Foreign Terrorist Organizations under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality …

USAID, The United States Agency for International Development Office of Press Relations Saturday, March 6, 2021   The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than $3.5 million in rapid response Ebola assistance to support efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Guinea. The assistance will …

The White House FEBRUARY 16, 2021 Infectious diseases are transnational health and national security threats. While the world is reeling from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Ebola has again emerged, simultaneously, in both Central and West Africa.  The world cannot afford to turn the other way.  We must do everything in our power to respond quickly, …

December 8, 2020 We take note of  President Félix Tshisekedi’s  national address on Sunday 6 December regarding the current political situation in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As steadfast partners of the people of the DRC, we will continue to support a process of reform to deliver the change the Congolese people seek, notably to strengthen democracy …

September 15, 2020 Joint statement by the Chiefs of Mission of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the director of INRB on the Ebola epidemic affecting Equateur province

Building a healthy and prosperous Congolese population is a key pillar of the U.S.-DRC Privileged Partnership for Peace and Prosperity.  In support of this objective, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has committed an initial $3 million for CDC’s COVID-19 activities in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to support prevention, preparedness and …

April 13, 2020 The story of U.S. leadership in the global battle against Covid-19 is a story of days, months, and decades. Every day, new U.S. technical and material assistance arrives in hospitals and labs around the world. These efforts, in turn, build on a decades-long foundation of American expertise, generosity, and planning that is …

Wednesday, August 1, 2018, Washington D.C.- Today Paul Sabatine was sworn in as the new U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Mr. Sabatine will lead both the USAID DRC bilateral mission and the Central Africa Regional Operating Unit, which includes the Central African Regional Program …

We are deeply concerned by the limits on freedom of assembly imposed by the DRC government and local authorities. We particularly regret the October 22 arrest of numerous opposition party members in Lubumbashi and support MONUSCO’s call for their release. Prohibitions on public meetings, the disruption of peaceful political activities, and arbitrary arrests are inconsistent …

On October 24, 2017, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced $26.9 million in emergency funding to assist vulnerable populations in the Kasaï region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This assistance brings the total USAID emergency contribution to the DRC in Fiscal Year 2017 to more than $128 million. The …

Statement by Heather Nauert, Spokesperson September 20, 2017 The U.S. government is dismayed by the violence and death of more than 30 Burundian nationals and a Congolese soldier in Kamanyola, in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on September 15. We call upon the Government of the DRC to work with the Office …

UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE It is with great sadness that we received confirmation today of the deaths of Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan. Michael and Zaida were killed senselessly while on a mission working for the United Nations in the Democratic Republic of …