Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, DRC (July 12, 2020) Location: Kinshasa, DRC Event: Planned Protest March in Kinshasa on July 13 Please take caution, there are reports of planned protest activity starting Monday morning (July 13) at Pont Matete on Boulevard Lumumba, and possibly other locations, and convening at the People’s Palace (Palais du Peuple) located …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, DRC (May 20, 2020) Location: Goma and Kinshasa, DRC Event: Upcoming Flight Departing from Goma and Kinshasa on May 30 U.S. Embassy Kinshasa is aware of an upcoming flight departing DRC that can accommodate U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs). May 30: Goma and Kinshasa to Addis Ababa with connections available in …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, DRC (May 20, 2020) Location: Goma Event: Goma Confinement for 14 Days (Effective May 20) (Flight Options Remain Available) Goma Confinement Order: 14 Days, Effective May 20 The city of Goma will be under confinement for 14 days, effective May 20. Travel in and out of Goma at city limits will be restricted …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (March 25, 2020) Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: DRC Presidential Decree of State of Emergency The government of the DRC has declared a State of Emergency effective March 24 to limit the spread of COVID-19. All domestic passenger flights between Kinshasa and the provinces are suspended. The suspension …
Read More» The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is pleased to inform U.S. citizens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and particularly in Lubumbashi of our upcoming U.S. Citizen Open House Date: Thursday, November 1, 2018 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Place: Centre Arrupe pour la Recherche et la Formation 128, …
Read More» As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa informs U.S. citizens that numerous checkpoints have been observed throughout Kinshasa since the Makala Prison break. The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of the following guidance when approaching these checkpoints: Slow down when approaching checkpoints. Turn on your interior vehicle light at night. Stop your vehicle at the checkpoint as …
Read More» The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to the DRC. There is ongoing instability and sporadic violence in many parts of the DRC. Very poor transportation infrastructure throughout the country and poor security conditions in eastern DRC make it difficult for the U.S. Embassy to provide consular services anywhere outside of …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa informs U.S. citizens of reports of civil unrest in Kinshasa in the areas of Barumbu (near Hotel Memling), Lemba and Limete. The Embassy has also received unconfirmed reports of unrest in the areas of Ave du Commerce, Ave Tomalbaye, Rue du Kasai, Kalamu, Ndjili Quatiere, Flambeau, Mabambare, Marche Central, Marche …
Read More» The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of ongoing instability and sporadic violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The potential for civil unrest remains high in Kinshasa and other major cities. In addition armed groups, bandits, and some elements of the Congolese armed forces continue to engage in murder, kidnapping, and robbery …
Read More» Effective October 07, 2016, the Department of State ended the ordered departure of family members of U.S. government personnel, permitting family members to return to Kinshasa. We are taking this action based on our current assessment of the security situation in Kinshasa and the broader Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We will continue to …
Read More» The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of continued instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The potential for civil unrest is high in parts of Kinshasa and other major cities. As a result of the deteriorating security situation, family members of U.S. government personnel have been ordered to leave the country beginning …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens of the continued potential for unrest in sections of Kinshasa. Although there have only been reports of limited disturbances in Kinshasa today, U.S. citizens should remain in place until the risk of civil unrest has ended. U.S. government travel to the DRC continues to remain temporarily halted. The road …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens of ongoing civil unrest in various sections of Kinshasa and other major cities throughout the country. All official U.S. government travel to the DRC has been halted. The Embassy strongly advises U.S. citizens not to travel to the DRC. The current state of protests in Kinshasa has made it …
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