The Trump administration has secured a new agreement with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to take in deported illegal aliens.
Deportees will begin arriving in the troubled African nation this month under the new arrangement, according to the country’s Ministry of Communications.
The arrangement is described as temporary, with the U.S. covering all logistical costs.
The DRC said the agreement reflects its “commitment to human dignity and international solidarity” and confirmed each case would be reviewed individually.
Their statement read:
This initiative is established in accordance with the sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo regarding the management of access to and residence of foreigners on its territory, and is part of its international and regional commitments regarding the protection of migrants’ rights.
It also reflects the Congolese State’s unwavering commitment to human dignity and international solidarity. A country deeply affected by humanitarian realities and already hosting populations of diverse nationalities, the Democratic Republic of Congo remains committed to the values of hospitality and shared responsibility among nations.
🚨New: The Democratic Republic of Congo to receive third-country nationals deported from the U.S. under a new deal with the Trump administration. pic.twitter.com/1Mbqe60BYA
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The DRC is one of the most unstable countries in the world, with ongoing violence in parts of the country, weak central authority, and long-running security challenges.
Armed groups continue to operate in eastern regions, with attacks regularly killing dozens of civilians.
Despite that backdrop, Congo is the latest country to join a growing list of nations working with the United States to accept deportees who cannot be returned to their home countries.
At least seven other African nations, including Ghana, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Eswatini, have already entered into similar agreements.
The talks with Congo are coinciding with an effort by the Trump administration to implement a peace deal between Congo and Rwanda and an agreement ensuring U.S. access to Congolese critical minerals. https://t.co/9V7S9EyC4z
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Uganda has also started receiving deportees under a recently agreed deal.
The program targets migrants who cannot be deported to their countries of origin, often due to legal or logistical barriers.
U.S. officials have framed the policy as a practical solution to long-standing gaps in immigration enforcement, allowing removals to continue even when direct repatriation is not possible.
The agreement also comes as Washington increases its diplomatic engagement in central Africa, including efforts to broker a peace deal between Congo and Rwanda and secure access to key mineral resources.
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