Stories from Kinshasa · DR Congo

The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is managing safe passage for four Peruvian nationals currently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These individuals were sent to the African nation by the United States last week as part of established protocols. Ambassador Pedro Bravo Carranza, Director General of Peruvian Communities Abroad, confirmed the group is seeking to return to Peru. The process involves securing official safe conduct documents for the citizens. Authorities are currently evaluating the status of prisons in the region. The transfer occurred as part of the country's migratory protocols. The individuals are currently being evaluated in Congolese prisons.

President Félix Tshisekedi is facing potential political upheaval regarding a possible third term in office. Supporters of the President are reportedly moving toward a third mandate without waiting for international agreements or agendas. Analysts suggest the move may be linked to personal interests and migration agreements involving the United States. The political climate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is described as increasingly complex regarding constitutional norms.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun receiving Latin American nationals expelled by the United States under a recent agreement between Washington and Kinshasa. The US administration may send 1,100 Afghans to the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to reports. Several dozen people protested outside the US embassy in Kinshasa last week regarding the arrival of Latin Americans. President Trump was asked about the potential transfer of Afghans who worked alongside US forces at the White House last week. The President stated he did not have an immediate response and needed to check the information. The deportees report having no passports and claim their home governments have not guaranteed their safety. A Colombian woman noted that none of the deportees in Kinshasa have fully understood the situation.

A Belgian parliamentary inquiry is examining the country's role in Congo during its colonial era. The investigation, initiated in 2000-2001, focuses on political and diplomatic aspects, with early findings suggesting the King's office and the Union Minière were heavily involved. The inquiry aims to clarify historical responsibilities and potential ongoing impacts.

The role of Belgian officials and former colonial administrators in the ongoing conflict in the Congo is being examined. Many administrative and judicial positions were held by Belgians after independence, complicating direct incrimination of Belgian authorities. The situation remains complex and difficult to define.

U.S. officials are considering a plan to relocate 1,100 Afghans who assisted American forces to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The move involves approximately 400 children and comes amid a massive displacement crisis currently affecting the DRC. This decision highlights the complex logistical and humanitarian challenges of resettling wartime allies. Protests occurred outside the US Embassy in Kinshasa last week regarding the arrival of Latin Americans in the country. President Trump declined to respond when asked about the potential transfer of Afghans to Congo at the White House last week. Many of these Afghans worked alongside US forces. Protests against migration policies occurred in Kinshasa on Monday.