Event: The U.S. Embassy advises citizens to exercise extreme caution in the northwestern region of Haut-Katanga province due to ongoing security threats and reports of recent violent attacks near Lusinga-Upemba National Park. Armed groups are known to operate in these areas, and the security environment remains unpredictable.
U.S. citizens are strongly urged to avoid travel to areas that are associated with armed group activity. The Department of State has issued a Level 4 – Do Not Travel advisory for these areas due to the elevated risk of violence and instability.
If you need emergency assistance, please contact the Consular Section at the phone numbers below.
Actions to Take:
• Have a personal security plan that does not rely on U.S. government assistance. Keep essential items (clothing, medications, travel documents) packed in a bag that you can carry.
• Have a communication plan.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Keep a low profile and don’t readily display monetary items that can be stolen (cash, cell phone, etc.).
Assistance:
• U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 310 Avenue des Aviateurs, Kinshasa/Gombe, +243 81-556-0151/0152 or +243-972-616-193 (after hours and weekends).
• The Embassy maintains a list of local resources for emergencies on our website.
• Contact us at: ACSKinshasa@state.gov; https://cd.usembassy.gov/
• State Department – Consular Affairs +1 888-407-4747 or +1 202-501-4444
• Democratic Republic of Congo Country Information
• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
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