Location: Unrest in Haut Katanga, Lualaba, and Tanganyika Provinces, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: Demonstrations, unrest, and police activity continue in Haut Katanga, Lualaba, and Tanganyika Provinces.  It is unclear whether the situation there will stabilize or turn violent.  U.S. Mission personnel are currently not permitted to travel to these areas. Actions to take: ... Read More»

Location: Various locations, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: There are reports of unrest and police activity in various parts of Lubumbashi. Actions to take: Avoid crowds and demonstrations. Be aware of your surroundings. Monitor local media for updates. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 310 Avenue des Aviateurs, Kinshasa/Gombe, +243 ... Read More»

Location: Palais du Peuple (Lingwala), Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: There are reports of planned protest activity at around 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 12, at the Palais du Peuple, in the Lingwala area of Kinshasa.  Protest activity may not be limited to this area or time. Actions to take: Avoid the area. ... Read More»

Location: Boulevard du 30 Juin, near Banque Commerciale du Congo, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event:  There are reports of looting on Boulevard du 30 Juin near the Banque Commerciale du Congo (BCDC), with police using teargas to disperse crowds.   Actions to take: Avoid the area aorund BCDC. Avoid crowds. Be aware of your surroundings. ... Read More»