The Democratic Republic of the Congo has agreed to receive third-country nationals deported from the United States, marking a new step in migration cooperation between Kinshasa and Washington.
Under the arrangement with the administration of Donald Trump, deportations are set to begin in April, with facilities already prepared near Kinshasa to host the arrivals. Authorities did not disclose how many individuals will be received, but confirmed that all related costs will be covered by the United States.
The agreement places DR Congo among several African nations—including Ghana, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Eswatini—that have accepted third-country deportees from the U.S. in recent years.
Beyond migration, the deal is part of a broader geopolitical framework. It coincides with ongoing U.S. efforts to support a peace process between DR Congo and Rwanda, as well as initiatives aimed at securing access to critical mineral resources in the region.
The move highlights the growing intersection between migration policy, diplomacy, and strategic economic interests in Central Africa.
Source: TRT Africa
