DR Congo Agrees to Accept Third-Country Deportees from United States

US-DRC Third-Country Deportation Agreement·April 5 – April 6, 2026

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DR Congo Agrees to Accept Third-Country Deportees from United States

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached an agreement with the United States to accept deported people who are not Congolese citizens. Under this new deal, the DRC will host temporary reception facilities in Kinshasa for these third-country nationals. The United States government will cover all costs related to the deportations and provide logistical support for the program. This agreement makes the DRC the latest African nation to partner with the U.S. on deportation efforts. The first groups of deportees are scheduled to arrive in the DRC later this month.

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Key Statements

BBloomberg Business

“The Democratic Republic of Congo agrees to accept third-country nationals deported from the US starting this month, with the US government covering all associated costs.”

This confirms the start date of the program and that the U.S. taxpayer is funding the operation.

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“The Democratic Republic of Congo agrees to accept third-country deportees from the US... with the US providing logistical support and Kinshasa hosting temporary reception facilities.”

This provides specific details about the logistical support and the location of the new facilities.

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