DRC Agrees to Accept US Deportees from Third Countries

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — The Democratic Republic of Congo announced on Sunday that it will accept third-country nationals deported from the United States as part of a new agreement with the Trump administration, marking the latest such arrangement with an African nation.

The Congolese Ministry of Communications stated that deportees will begin arriving this month, though it provided no specifics on the exact start date or the number expected. The deal, described by officials as temporary, underscores Congo's commitment to human dignity and international solidarity. The United States will cover all associated costs, including logistics, leaving no financial burden on the Congolese government. Facilities to house the arrivals have been prepared near the capital, Kinshasa.

Under the agreement, there will be no automatic transfers of deportees. Instead, each case will undergo individual review in line with Congolese laws and national security requirements, the ministry said.

This pact aligns with broader U.S. efforts to expedite deportations of migrants who entered or remain in the country without authorization. The Trump administration has reached similar...