The Democratic Republic of the Congo is set to receive third-country nationals deported from the United States starting in April, under a temporary agreement jointly coordinated by both governments.
Officials say the arrangement will apply to migrants processed under U.S. procedures and will operate under clearly defined terms agreed between Kinshasa and Washington. Authorities stressed that the initiative is neither a long-term relocation program nor an externalization of U.S. migration policy.
Each case will be reviewed individually in accordance with national laws and security standards, with the government maintaining full control over decisions related to admission, residence, or removal. The process, officials noted, respects national sovereignty and complies with international commitments on migrant protection.
Reception centers have been prepared in Kinshasa, where administrative, security, and humanitarian systems will be in place. All associated costs will be covered by the United States, ensuring no financial burden on the Congolese state.
The agreement is also linked to broader bilateral cooperation, including a $1.2 billion U.S.-backed health initiative, strategic mining partnerships, and ongoing efforts to support peace and stability in eastern DR Congo.
Source: Newstimehub
