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Power Africa Coordinator Visits Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to Advance Sustainable Energy Initiatives

The visit underscores the U.S. commitment to supporting the DRC’s efforts to strengthen its energy sector and enhance sustainable electricity access

Power Africa Coordinator Richard Nelson concluded a four-day visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday, during which he announced a $15.5 million investment and engaged with key energy stakeholders to discuss Power Africa’s initiatives in-country. The visit underscores the U.S. commitment to supporting the DRC’s efforts to…

U.S. Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The United States Announces $424 Million in Additional Assistance for the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This includes $414 million in humanitarian assistance to support people experiencing persistent humanitarian needs resulting from conflict and displacement

Today, the United States, through USAID, announced nearly $424 million in humanitarian and health assistance to address the ongoing catastrophe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This includes $414 million in humanitarian assistance to support people experiencing persistent humanitarian needs resulting from conflict and displacement.  This announcement, made…

U.S. Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Emergency Response to Flooding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The U.S. government, through USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), is providing $2 million to address the most urgent needs of flood-affected populations

In response to recent widespread flooding, the U.S. government, through USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), is providing $2 million to address the most urgent needs of flood-affected populations in North Ubangi and Tshopo provinces. Through ACTED, a nongovernmental organization, and in close collaboration with Congolese authorities, these funds aim…

U.S. Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nathan Leads Presidential Delegation to DRC

CEO Nathan engaged with numerous African leaders including those from Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, and Zambia, among others, to discuss DFC’s work in their respective countries

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott Nathan led a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi on January 20, 2024, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Members of the Presidential Delegation also included: The Honorable Lucy Tamlyn, U.S.…

U.S. Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Election Results in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The United States strongly urges Congolese authorities to launch a comprehensive review of the electoral process, investigate and hold accountable those who attempted to undermine the will of the people

The United States congratulates Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo on his re-election to a second term as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We also congratulate the Congolese people for their commitment to making their voices heard throughout the electoral process. Now the important task of building national cohesion calls…

U.S. Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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United States (U.S.) Embassy Statement on Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Elections

The United States reiterates its support for the Congolese people as they exercise their democratic right to choose their representatives

As the DRC enters the final phase of its fourth election cycle, the United States of America congratulates the Congolese people on their active participation in the electoral process. Over the last month, we have seen the people of this country fill stadiums and town squares to engage with candidates…

U.S. Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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President Biden Announces Expansion of Feed The Future in Response to The Growing Global Food Security Crisis

The U.S. government is announcing the expansion of Feed the Future to eight new target countries

At the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Germany, President Biden announced that the United States is expanding Feed the Future, the U.S. government’s global hunger and food security initiative, to reach new countries and intensify efforts to directly address and mitigate the impacts of recent shocks to global food security and nutrition.…

U.S. Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Under Secretary of the Treasury Nelson’s Travel to Africa

On Monday in Angola, Under Secretary Nelson will meet with the country’s economic leadership to discuss anti-corruption efforts and their international asset recovery program

Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson will commence a five-day visit to Angola, South Africa, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He will meet with top government officials to discuss anti-corruption efforts, countering the financial of terrorism, and Treasury’s recent sanctions actions in…

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U.S. Ambassador Mike Hammer Statement on the Sharp-Catalan Verdict

We recall President Tshisekedi’s commitment to hold all those responsible to account and make progress on broader efforts to end impunity in the DRC

For nearly five years, the U.S. government has supported and cooperated closely with Congolese authorities and the UN Mechanism on the case of the horrific murders of UN experts Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan and missing Congolese. The January 29 trial verdict convicting some of those involved is an important…