Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)  Event: COVID-19 Update & DRC Entry / Exit Requirements State of Emergency in DRC The government of the DRC is slowly relaxing the health-related State of Emergency that was put in place March 24 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  Shops, banks, restaurants, bars, and public transport reopened.  Schools and ... Read More»

August 7, 2020 The Department of State reissued country-specific Travel Advisories with updated COVID-19 information.  Visit Travel.State.Gov to see the DRC Travel Advisory and more travel information. Democratic Republic of the Congo – Level 4: Do Not Travel C T U H K O Do not travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19. Reconsider travel to ... Read More»

Location: Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: There is an active fire at the UNICEF warehouse at the UtexAfrica compound in Gombe, Kinshasa.  Increased traffic and emergency response vehicles are in the area.  There is a large amount of smoke from the fire. Actions to Take: Avoid the UtexAfrica compound and surrounding area. Stay ... Read More»

Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)  Event: COVID-19 Update & Status of Health-Related State of Emergency for DRC State of Emergency in DRC: The government of the DRC is slowly relaxing the health-related State of Emergency that was put in place March 24 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  Shops, banks, restaurants, bars, and public transport ... Read More»