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COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Information Last updated: 09/01/20 Country-Specific Information: The government of the DRC relaxed the health-related State of Emergency that was put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Shops, banks, restaurants, bars, and public transport reopened July 22. Schools, universities, and places of worship are allowed to reopen. Airports, ports, borders and places of ...

By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 24 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Notification | Tags: COVID-19, global health issue

Joint statement by the Chiefs of Mission of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the director of INRB

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

By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases

Message for U.S. Citizens: Vote in the 2020 Election!

U.S. citizens in the DRC who intend to vote by absentee ballot in the U.S. federal elections on November 3 should mail their absentee ballots as soon as possible and before September 30 to allow for transit time. It's not too late but act now!

By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert

Sale

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kinshasa announces to the public that it is holding an online auction of empty 40-foot containers. Please visit the Embassy’s auction site at (French https://online-auction.state.gov/fr-FR ) or (English https://online-auction.state.gov/ ) and click on “Kinshasa” to see current or upcoming items for sale. After having clicked on “Kinshasa”, go ...

By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 8 September, 2020 | Topics: News

Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, DRC

Location: Embassy of Rwanda (3642 Blvd Du 30 Juin) near intersection of Ave Lukusa and Ave Kolwezi, Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: There is an ongoing demonstration near the Rwandan Embassy. Police are responding and there are reports of tear gas used. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid the area, ...

By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert

Democratic Republic of the Congo – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

The Department of State adjusted the Travel Advisory for the DRC from Level 4 (Do Not Travel) to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) on August 24, 2020. Read the updated Travel Advisory below and at Travel.State.Gov . Reconsider travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19, crime, and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. ...

By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 25 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert

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