3 days ago · The U.S. established diplomatic relations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.) in 1960, following its independence from Belgium.

Oct 23, 2023 · The United States is the single largest financial contributor to the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the DRC since 1999.

Democratic Republic of the Congo–United States relations are the international relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United States of America. The dominant position in Central Africa makes stability in the DRC an important element of overall stability in the region.

3 days ago · The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi today to discuss the bilateral relationship and further enhancing our ties. In this introductory call, Secretary Rubio condemned the assault on Goma by the Rwanda-backed M23 and affirmed the United States’ respect […]

The mission of the U.S. Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. citizens in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Aug 9, 2022 · In recognition of the country’s positive steps to improve democratic practices and good governance, the DRC joined the Summit for Democracy in December 2021. We support the Congolese government’s efforts to consolidate those gains to promote respect for human rights and the rule of law.

Congress has shaped U.S. policy toward DRC—often focusing on human rights, regional security, and democracy concerns—through legislation, oversight activities, and direct engagement with Congolese stakeholders.

The United States Embassy in Kinshasa works every day to strengthen our relationship with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The United States recognizes that the greatest wealth of the Congo is its people, and we invest in the Congolese people by providing humanitarian aid, supporting comprehensive public health programs, promoting economic ...

With a population of around 111 million, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the most populous nominally Francophone country in the world. The national capital and largest city is Kinshasa, which is also the economic center.

This is a list of ambassadors of the United States to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. From 1877 until 1960, the republic had been a colony of Belgium, first under the name Congo Free State and then Belgian Congo. The Congo was granted its independence on June 30, 1960, adopting the name “Republic of the Congo” (République du Congo).