Ambassador Mike Hammer Op-Ed for World Press Freedom Day: May 3, 2022 Freedom of expression, including for members of the press, is a foundational component of a vibrant, fully functioning democracy. Peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive societies depend on the free flow of information and ideas, including the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information both online and offline. During my ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 3 May, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: democracy, human rights, human rights issue, journalism, Mike Hammer, Press Freedom, U.S.-D.R.C partenrship
The White House FEBRUARY 23, 2022
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 24 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Biden, democracy, Global issues, human rights, human rights issue, Ukraine
Joint statement by Germany, Belgium, Canada, South Korea, Spain, United States, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Norway, Netherlands , Portugal, United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and European Union Kinshasa, October 26, 2021 Following the speech by the President of the Republic of October 22, 2021, the partners reiterate the principles set out in their joint ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 26 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: democracy
Acting Assistant Secretary Peterson reiterates U.S. support for human rights, democracy and anti-corruption efforts in DRC during Kinshasa visit Ambassador Lisa Peterson, U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), visited the DRC June 14-18 to strengthen our partnership with the DRC to advance respect for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 18 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: cooperation, democracy, Fight against corruption, human rights, human rights issue, Lisa Peterson, peace and security issues in Africa, PP4PP, trafficking in persons and DRCongo, Trafficking in persons;, U.S.-D.R.C partenrship
June 30, 2019 On behalf of the United States, I send warm wishes to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as you celebrate the 59th anniversary of your independence. The recent transfer of power was historic, and today we salute your commitment to building a better, more stable and more prosperous future ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 1 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tags: democracy
Date: June 21, 2019 Subject: U.S. Discusses Human Rights and Accountability in DRC Scott Busby, the State Department’s Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, visited Kinshasa and Goma June 17-21 to promote democracy and human rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). During President Tshisekedi’s visit to Washington ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 21 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tags: democracy, human rights
Date: 14 June 2019 Subject: Joint declaration of the Chiefs of Mission of the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Canada We are deeply concerned by the increase in political tension in the Democratic Republic of Congo created by the decisions of the Constitutional Court to invalidate the elections of over 30 parliamentarians, most of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 14 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tags: democracy, human rights
Date: May 21, 2019 Subject: U.S. Committed to Contributing to the Fight Against Corruption in Congo U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Heather Merritt visited the DRC this week to support President Tshisekedi’s efforts to combat corruption and to discuss opportunities to deepen the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tags: democracy, security issues
Office Director for Central African Affairs U.S. Department of State, Melanie Higgins, spoke to RTNC2 journalist, Anicet Yomboranyama, about U.S.-DRC relations, the Ebola response, Civil Society, and the Privileged Partnership for Peace and Prosperity.
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By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 10 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tags: democracy, English teaching program, women rights issue
For Immediate Release READOUT April 3, 2019 Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with DRC President Felix Tshisekedi The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi in Washington, D.C. They discussed the future of U.S.-DRC relations following the country’s historic transfer ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tags: democracy, Mike Hammer
Date: March 27, 2019 Subject: President Tshisekedi’s April 2019 Visit to the United States The United States welcomes President Felix Tshisekedi’s visit to Washington next week. This will be President Tshisekedi’s first trip outside of Africa since his inauguration. His decision to make Washington his first stop is a reflection of our shared commitment to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 27 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tags: democracy, Mike Hammer
Date: December 22, 2018 Subject: Accreditation of Ambassador Mike Hammer
Ambassador Mike Hammer presented his credential to President Joseph Kabila and assumed full duties as U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo on December 22, 2018. In the official Livre d’or, Ambassador Hammer wrote: It is a deep honor and privilege to represent the United States as Ambassador to the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Kinshasa | 22 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & The Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tags: cooperation, democracy, Mike Hammer
