By JKNewsMedia
A deal for the temporary reception of deported migrants has been agreed between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States (U.S.) government.
JKNewsMedia.com reports that the arrangement places DR Congo among African nations that have agreed to receive deported migrants under the administration of US President Donald Trump.
A statement from the Congolese Ministry of Communications said the programme is designed to be cost neutral for the country, adding that the United States will cover all logistical and technical expenses to ensure no financial burden falls on the public treasury.
DR government says that designated facilities have been prepared near Kinshasa to house arrivals, although the number of individuals expected has not been disclosed.
The government also stated that the programme is not a permanent relocation mechanism but a humanitarian gesture of international solidarity clarifying that logistical and technical support will be provided by the U.S. as it also reiterated that the Congolese government would bear no financial costs.
DR officials further said no transfers of migrants to their home countries are being planned amid concerns over possible persecution.
The statement added that receiving African country migrants aligns with DR Congo’s commitment to human dignity, international solidarity and the protection of migrant rights, while stressing that the scheme is not a permanent relocation mechanism or an outsourcing of migration policies.
The US State Department said it does not comment on diplomatic communications with other governments but remains unwavering in its commitment to end illegal and mass immigration and strengthen border security.
Over the last one year, the Trump administration had deported dozens of people to their countries since taking office last January as part of its immigration policy.
However, human rights campaigners have condemned the policy, with some questioning its legality.
Till date, Nigeria’s government has rejected the deal, stating that the country will not be used as a dumping site.
But with this latest development, the DR Congo has joined other countries including Eswatini, Ghana and South Sudan in receiving deportees from the U.S.
As of last week, eight people from different African countries were deported to Uganda.
In a minority report from the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, is stated that President Trump administration has likely spent more than $40m £30m on migrants deportations up to January 2026, although the total cost remains unknown.
It also added that more than $32m has been provided directly to five countries including Equatorial Guinea, Rwanda, El Salvador, Eswatini and Palau.
On the side, the U.S is also said to be negotiating minerals deal with DR Congo to gain access to reserves of cobalt, tantalum, lithium and copper and stating that under Trump, the country has already facilitated a peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda, while the implementation remains a challenge.
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