Embassy of the United States, Kinshasa
LocationKinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Address310 Avenue des Aviateurs Kinshasa, Gombe Democratic Republic of the Congo
Coordinates4°18′4″S 15°18′50″E / 4.30111°S 15.31389°E / -4.30111; 15.31389
Websitehttps://cd.usembassy.gov

The embassy of the United States in Kinshasa is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The United States operates as the largest donor to the UN stabilization mission in the DRC and works closely with the country to resolve conflicts and foster regional stability, owing to the DRC's abundant resources and borders with nine countries.[1]

History

The United States recognized the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) independence on June 30, 1960, establishing diplomatic relations on the same day with a congratulatory message from President Dwight D. Eisenhower to President Joseph Kasavubu.[2] The U.S. embassy was initially established in Leopoldville, now known as Kinshasa, with John D. Tomlinson serving as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.[2]

Since independence, the DRC has experienced various conflicts, including secessionist movements, dictatorial regimes, foreign interventions, and the devastating Second Congo War from 1997 to 2003.[1][3] The foreign interventions included Belgium due to mineral resources in the region, and by the United States to promote democracy and prevent the spread of communism during the Cold War.[4][5]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Policy History". cd.usembassy.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Democratic Republic of the Congo". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo". diplomacy.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Eastern Congo: A Legacy of Intervention". Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Why They Killed Patrice Lumumba". January 24, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
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