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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. A...

There is an ongoing demonstration on the Route des Poids Lourds near Pakadjuma. Demonstrations in Kinshasa can escalate with little warning, and roads may be blocked by protesters.

Following recent drone attacks targeting Bangoka International Airport, the security situation in and around the airport remains unpredictable. The Embassy advises U.S. citizens to limit movement near the airport and to...

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa alerts U.S. citizens that demonstrations are planned for Monday, December 15, at multiple locations in Kinshasa. Demonstrations may escalate and become violent with little or no warning. Th...

On September 4th, the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo officially declared an outbreak of Ebola in Kasai Province.

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa alerts U.S. citizens that we have received reports indicating places of worship may be the target of terrorist attacks in the North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Updated due to changes to the Travel Advisory level, U.S. government restrictions on personnel, and information on armed conflict in North and South Kivu.

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa alerts U.S. citizens that we have received reports places of worship may be the target of terrorist attacks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this Sunday, July 20. The Embassy advises U...

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa alerts U.S. citizens that, as seen in previous periods of unrest, protestors may target foreigners living in Kinshasa and other major cities, diplomats, and employees of international organiz...

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is further reducing the number of U.S. personnel working in the Embassy. The Embassy advises U.S. citizens in the DRC to depart immediately via commercial means.

Updated to reflect the Ordered Departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and eligible family members and overall Travel Advisory Level from 3 to 4.

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa alerts U.S. citizens of protests occurring outside of embassy installations in Kinshasa. We advise U.S. citizens to shelter in place and avoid movements in Kinshasa.

Due to an increase in violence throughout the city of Kinshasa, the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa advises U.S. citizens to shelter-in-place and then safely depart while commercial options are available.

Due to an increase in the severity of armed clashes near Sake, North Kivu and likelihood of increased insecurity in the region, including in Goma, the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa advises U.S. citizens to depart to a safer l...

There is an increase in the severity of armed conflict near Sake, North Kivu. Due to the security situation there, the U.S. Embassy is limited in our ability to offer Consular assistance, and travel to North Kivu by U.S....

Ongoing activity by DRC security elements and reports of gunfire in the Gombe area near Blvd Tshatshi.

There is a demonstration as well as police activity near 24 November near the Académie des Beaux Arts.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will hold national elections on December 20, 2023. The DRC has announced that borders will be closed all day. U.S. citizens are encouraged to limit their movements, avoid large...

There will be a political gathering tomorrow, December 9, 2023, beginning at 8:00AM, at Terrain Sainte Therese. Terrain Sainte Therese is in N'djili (close to the airport) about one mile from the N1. Expect large crowds,...

A potential sit-in is planned at the Kinshasa headquarters of the Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI) tomorrow, Thursday June 01, 2023, at 09:30 a.m.