The Democratic Republic of Congo will provide temporary reception for deported migrants under an agreement with the United States, the government said Sunday, stressing the arrangement will not lead to permanent settlement.
In a statement, Kinshasa said the deal ensures full national control over entry, conditions of stay, monitoring, and any decisions related to return or removal, in line with Congolese law.
Authorities said designated facilities in the capital, Kinshasa, will host the migrants, allowing for close administrative, humanitarian and security oversight.
The government underscored that the initiative would not place any financial burden on public funds, with costs to be covered by Washington.
Officials described the arrangement as a “controlled framework” that respects national sovereignty and internal security priorities, adding that each case would be assessed individually.
“No automatic transfer is planned,” the statement said, noting that all cases will undergo review in accordance with national legislation and security considerations.
Kinshasa also emphasized that the agreement is strictly temporary and does not amount to permanent relocation or an outsourcing of migration policy.
The deal comes as the United States continues diplomatic efforts to mediate tensions between Congo and Rwanda, particularly over the conflict in eastern Congo involving the M23 rebel group.
Washington has pursued similar migration arrangements with several African countries since 2025, including Rwanda, Uganda, Ghana, Eswatini and South Sudan, as part of efforts to expand third-country deportation pathways.