U.S. Embassy in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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U.S. Embassy issues security alert after M23 takes control of Uvira
The U.S. Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has issued a security alert following the recent capture of Uvira by the M23 armed group, which is reportedly backed by Rwanda.
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U.S., DRC, and Rwanda sign regional integration framework focused on economic and security cooperation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio participated in a signing ceremony for the Democratic Republic of Congo-Rwanda Regional Economic Integration Framework on December 5, 2025.
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DRC and Rwanda sign Washington Accords to advance peace and economic integration
On December 4, President Donald J. Trump hosted the signing of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda.
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Joint Security Coordination Mechanism holds fourth meeting on DRC-Rwanda peace agreement
Representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, along with officials from the United States, Qatar, Togo (as the African Union mediator), and the African Union Commission, gathered in Washington, D.C. on November 19-20...
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Joint Security Coordination Mechanism agrees on next steps for DRC-Rwanda peace agreement
Representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, the United States, Qatar, Togo, and the African Union Commission met in Washington, D.C. on September 17-18, 2025 for the second meeting of the Joint Security Coordination...
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U.S. Embassy issues health alert following Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province
On September 4, the Ministry of Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared an Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province.
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U.S. urges action at UN over rising violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
At a United Nations Security Council briefing in New York, Ambassador Dorothy Shea, Acting U.S. Representative, addressed the ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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U.S. Embassy warns Americans in North Kivu of possible terrorist threats
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa has issued a security alert for American citizens in North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, citing reports that places of worship may be targeted by terrorist attacks.
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U.S. CDC donates digital surveillance equipment to boost DRC's mpox outbreak response
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has donated digital surveillance equipment valued at over $554,000 to the Coordination Unit for Public Health Surveillance (COUSP) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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U.S. Treasury sanctions armed groups over conflict mineral trade in eastern Congo
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on entities connected to armed group violence and the sale of critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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U.S. raises travel advisory for Democratic Republic of the Congo amid rising violence
The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), raising the alert to Level 3 and advising travelers to reconsider visiting due to crime and civil unrest.
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United States hosts meetings on Congo-Rwanda peace agreement implementation
The United States hosted meetings from July 30 to August 1, 2025, aimed at advancing the implementation of the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda.
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US welcomes peace declaration signing between DRC government and M23
The United States has expressed its support for the recent signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and representatives from the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement.
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U.S. Embassy warns of potential threats to places of worship in DRC
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa has issued a security alert to American citizens regarding potential terrorist threats targeting places of worship in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Sunday, July 20.
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U.S. extends wishes on DRC's 65th independence anniversary
On behalf of the United States, a message of goodwill was extended to the Congolese people and their government on the 65th anniversary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's independence.
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Peace talks between DRC and Rwanda lead to initialed agreement
On June 18, 2025, technical teams from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda initialed a Peace Agreement in Washington, D.C. This development was witnessed by U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker.
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International coalition commits to peace efforts in Eastern DRC
The governments of the United States, Democratic Republic of the Congo, France, Qatar, Rwanda, and Togo have released a joint statement emphasizing their commitment to peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Pope Leo XIV elected as new leader of Catholic Church
Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the 267th successor to Saint Peter, marking a significant moment for the Catholic Church.
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Joint statement reaffirms commitment to peace in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
The governments of the United States, Democratic Republic of the Congo, France, Qatar, Rwanda, and Togo have issued a joint statement following a trilateral meeting held in Doha on March 18, 2025.
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DRC and Rwanda commit to peace and economic cooperation
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda have signed a Declaration of Principles, signifying a political commitment to fostering peace, stability, and economic cooperation in the eastern DRC region.