Travel safety in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) depends largely on where you plan to go and current security conditions, which
Do not travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to crime, unrest, terrorism, kidnapping, and health. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) is rapidly scaling up support to the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo following confirmation of an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo in
A full epidemiological investigation and trace back exercise is ongoing. Ituri''s role as a commercial and migratory hub and proximity to Uganda and South Sudan increases the risk of
Here''s everything to know about travel to East and Central Africa during an Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Warnings & Dangers in Democratic Republic of the Congo OVERALL RISK: HIGH The DRC is a high-risk destination due to political instability, ongoing conflicts in the east, and weak
Event descriptionThe Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak continues to evolve in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda since our last update (Sitrep #3) with data as of 31 May 2026.
Democratic Republic of Congo: “This is what we die for”: Human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo power the global trade in cobalt This report documents the
Sudan Travel Advisory On February 26, 2026 Updated information about operations in Sudanese airports (''Warnings and insurance'' and ''Safety and security'' pages). Travel Advisory
Congo (Democratic Republic of the) is currently high risk for travelers (2.5/10). Check government advisories before planning travel. US State Dept advisory: Level 4. Crime safety 5.0/10.
The outbreak is the Democratic Republic of the Congo''s 17th since the virus was first identified in 1976. The previous one was an outbreak of Ebola virus disease that ended in December
On 4 September 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the country''s Kasai Province where a cluster of cases
The Democratic Republic of the Congo now joins Uganda, South Sudan, the United States, Canada and Rwanda in a widening Ebola travel health alert because the Bundibugyo virus
How are conditions in the DRC affecting children? Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing severe risks from conflict, hunger,
Vaccination of frontline health workers and contacts of people infected with Ebola virus disease has begun in Bulape health zone in the
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis fueled by armed conflict, mass displacement, hunger, and
During my research for gorilla trekking in Central Africa, I decided to research if it was possible and safe to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo
Learn about sources of continued violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and how the United Nations, African Union, and neighboring
If you are travelling to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), our travel advice helps you to make informed decisions and offers you an objective assessment of the risks you could face. What
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is responding to an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the north-eastern Ituri Province
FCDO travel advice for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Do not travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to the volatile security situation and the threat of terrorism and kidnapping.
In response to the current outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with cases also reported in Uganda, WHO
There is a threat of terrorism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in the border areas with Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda. Armed groups clash over control of goods
If you''re travelling to Democratic Republic Of Congo, our up-to-date travel advice gives you practical tips on emergency contacts, security, climate and other essential information.
Democratic Republic of the Congo CDC has temporarily restricted entry for certain travelers who were recently in DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda. Travelers should
The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing case numbers and geographic spread. As of 10 June, a
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, thousands of children continue to toil under hazardous conditions for meagre wages.
Kinshasa – Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province
This paper is an independent expert assessment based on the author''s review of cobalt-producing mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The goal of the assessment was to
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