DR Congo Agrees to Accept Migrants Deported from the U.S.

Washington D.C. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has agreed to accept migrants deported from the United States, excluding its own citizens. According to officials, this agreement has come into effect this month.

The Congolese Ministry of Communication stated that special arrangements have been made to temporarily host the migrants, with locations selected for their residence in the capital, Kinshasa. The U.S. will provide the necessary logistical and technical support for this plan, and it has been stated that the Congolese government will not bear any financial burden.

The government has not disclosed the number of deportees that will be accepted. As part of its policy to tighten immigration control, the U.S. has previously been sending deportees to various African countries.

According to the government, the decision to accept third-country migrants aligns with Congo's commitment to human dignity, international solidarity, and the protection of migrants' rights. However, Congo has clarified that this program is not a permanent residency scheme, nor is it an outsourcing of immigration policy.

While the U.S. Department of State stated it would not comment on diplomatic details, it reiterated its commitment to ending illegal immigration and strengthening border security. Since taking office, the Donald Trump administration has adopted a policy of deporting individuals to third countries, which human rights groups have criticized, questioning its legality.

Along with Congo, countries such as Eswatini, Ghana, and South Sudan have also participated in this initiative. Last week, eight migrants from various African countries were sent to Uganda. According to a report by the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, it is estimated that over $40 million has been spent on such third-country deportation programs through January 2026, although the total expenditure remains unclear.