The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to accept migrants deported from the US who aren’t Congolese, under a deal effective from April 2026.
The Congolese government will bear no financial cost, as the US will provide logistical and technical support.
Facilities have been set up in Kinshasa to accommodate arrivals, but the number of deportees to be accepted hasn’t been disclosed.
This agreement aligns with Congo’s commitment to human dignity and international solidarity, and is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to broker peace between Congo and Rwanda, and secure access to Congolese critical minerals.
The US has already sent deportees to several African countries, including Ghana, Eswatini, and South Sudan, sparking criticism from human rights groups.
