Declaration on DRC Elections from the Embassy of the United States of America

The United States of America recognizes the continued efforts by election stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ensure this electoral cycle is inclusive, transparent, and peaceful.  We note that democracies require the participation of their citizenry in electoral processes, and we urge all electoral process stakeholders—including the state authorities, institutions of the ... Read More»

Message to the Press Following the Visit of United States Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland

United States acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland visited the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) August 2-3 to meet with senior government leaders to discuss U.S. support for free and fair elections; peace and security in the eastern DRC; humanitarian assistance; economic prosperity; and democratic institutions and governance.  During her visit she reaffirmed that ... Read More»

Designation of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Public Officials for Significant Corruption

PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 16, 2023 The United States is designating the following individuals as generally ineligible for entry into the United States, due to their involvement in significant corruption: Cosma Wilungula Balongelwa, the former Director General of Congolese Institute for the Conservation of Nature (ICCN); Leonard Muamba Kanda, the former Department Head of the DRC ... Read More»

The United States encourages the DRC to make further progress in the fight against human trafficking

On June 15, the U.S. Department of State released the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report, an annual report that highlights the progress and setbacks in addressing human trafficking across the globe.  This year’s report acknowledged the efforts of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (GDRC) to address trafficking in persons in 2022 and ... Read More»

Condolences and assistance for the Flood-Affected Communities of Kalehe

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa offers its deepest condolences for the loss of life, livelihoods, and homes due to devastating flooding in South Kivu Province’s Kalehe Territory in early May. In support of the DRC’s flood response efforts and in recognition of urgent humanitarian needs among flood-affected communities, the United States through the U.S. Agency ... Read More»

USA ANNOUNCES $8.3 MILLION AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-LED CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR 500 VILLAGES IN VITAL CONGO BASSIN

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo; February 10, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE), is pleased to announce a new five-year partnership to support community-led conservation and sustainable development, income generating activities, and entrepreneurial networks and value chains in Community Forest ... Read More»

New partnership to advance the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), January 13, 2023 – The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a new partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to launch a new project to advance the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This new ... Read More»

The United States Provides Additional Assistance For The 2023 Election In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Washington, USA – The United States government announced an additional $13 million, in addition to its current election support of $10.65 million, to support transparent, credible, and inclusive political processes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This $3 million from USAID’s Complex Crises Fund, and $1 million in new ... Read More»

Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda

PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JULY 29, 2022 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda August 2-11, 2022. Secretary Blinken will first travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, August 3-5 to participate in the U.S.-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and the ... Read More»

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan President Kenyatta

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 30, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken called Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta today to discuss the government of Kenya’s efforts to address the continued violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).  Secretary Blinken expressed his appreciation for the Nairobi Process, which has brought ... Read More»

USAID and Equity Bank partner to unlock $5M in lending to artisanal and small-scale mining operators in eastern DRC

Kinshasa, DRC– The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Equity BCDC have partnered to unlock financial services and products to artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operators in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) via USAID’s Zahabu Safi (Clean Gold) Project. As one of the largest banks in the DRC, Equity BCDC will ... Read More»

Op-Ed for World Press Freedom Day

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 ... Read More»

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York March 29, 2022 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. And thank you, SRSG Keita, for your briefing and for your commitment to your mission. I’d also like to welcome our colleague, the Permanent Representative from DRC, here today. And also let me ... Read More»

U.S. and DRC Law Enforcement Collaborate to Stop Wildlife Trafficking Ring

  November 8, 2021 KINSHASA – Two Congolese traffickers were arrested in the United States and approximately $3.5 million worth of ivory, rhino horn, and pangolin scales seized on November 4th as the result of a 2+ year, multinational cooperative effort between the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service at the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa, Homeland ... Read More»

USG, Nespresso, OLAM Food Ingredients and partners Launch Gorilla Coffee Alliance for 8,500 Farming Households

Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 The Gorilla Coffee Alliance was launched today by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID); Nespresso; Olam Food Ingredients (OFI); international nonprofits, TechnoServe and the Wildlife Conservation Society; and Congolese social enterprise, Asili. Over five years, this initiative will partner with 8,500 farming households to improve their coffee production and ... Read More»

Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Pershing visits DRC, Discusses U.S.-DRC joint interest in addressing climate change

PRESS RELEASE October 6, 2021   Dr. Jonathan Pershing, Deputy Special Envoy for Climate visited Kinshasa October 4-5 to discuss the United States’ and the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s common interest in addressing the climate crisis and promoting sustainable development.   His visit also underscored the importance of the U.S.-DRC Privileged Partnership for Peace ... Read More»

United States Renews Development Cooperation Strategy with the Government of the DRC totaling $1.6 Billion Dollars Over 5 Years

U.S. EMBASSY KINSHASHA, CONGO For Immediate Release Tuesday, July, 20th, 2021 Today, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Paul Sabatine signed a new Country Development Cooperation Strategy with His Excellency, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samy Adubango Awotho. Estimated at $1.6 billion U.S. Dollars over five years, this investment—which is made possible thanks ... Read More»

Acting Assistant Secretary Peterson reiterates U.S. support for human rights, democracy and anti-corruption efforts in DRC during Kinshasa visit

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 ... Read More»

 STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON

  U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release March 8, 2021   Revocation of License Granted for Dan Gertler   Today, the Department of the Treasury, in consultation with the Department of State, revoked the license that was issued to Specially Designated National Dan Gertler on January 15, 2021.   The ... Read More»

U.S. Public-private Alliance Sends Delegation to DRC to Seek Responsibly Sourced Minerals

The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA), a multi-sector initiative supporting the ethical production, trade, and sourcing of minerals from the Great Lakes Region of Central Africa (GLR), is conducting a delegation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to engage with key leaders and stakeholders and visit artisanal mine sites. “In the United States, there is great interest ... Read More»
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