In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), it is the Ministry of Communication and Media, not the Ministry of the Interior or Foreign Affairs, that has announced the implementation of an agreement with the United States for the reception of migrants expelled by Washington in Kinshasa.
The statement released on April 5 emphasizes the need to justify the measure which is described as “controlled and not permanent”, and not as “outsourcing of US migration policy” or a “mass resettlement mechanism” in the DRC, but as a “specific, controlled device in accordance with the laws of the Republic.”
Furthermore, the statement highlights that “logistical and technical support will be provided by the American party” and “no expenses will be covered by the public treasury.” The government also states that “this action is in line with respect for national sovereignty and the country’s international commitments.”
Many intricacies are being used to try to appease the discontent in a country plagued by bloody conflicts, particularly in the east, with over 6 million internally displaced persons. It is clear that this agreement is not well-received, especially as it was negotiated with great secrecy, without informing the population or even parliamentarians about the matter. The number of individuals affected by these forced exiles remains unknown.
This is the third agreement of its kind announced in a few days, following the agreements with Costa Rica on March 23 and Cameroon on March 25. The Trump administration is using various methods to achieve its goals, including coercion and negotiation tactics. The agreement with DRC is seen as a means to ensure stability in the regime and resolve conflicts in exchange for access to mineral resources and the reception of migrants.
The controversial deal is part of a broader Washington-Rwanda agreement signed in December 2025, which aims to settle the conflict in eastern DRC for the distribution of mineral resources, including rare earth minerals, which are a key focus of the Trump administration’s interest.
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— Context: The article discusses a controversial agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States regarding the reception of migrants expelled by the US. Fact Check: The Trump administration has been criticized for using various tactics to secure agreements with countries like the DRC, Costa Rica, and Cameroon for the deportation and reception of migrants.
