Congo signs on to accept third-country nationals deported from US
The country has already prepared facilities to accommodate deportees (photo: Getty Images)
The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to accept third-country nationals deported from the United States, according to Reuters.
The media says this approach by the country is part of a new agreement with the administration of US President Donald Trump. In a government statement, Congo said:
- The country will begin accepting deportees in April (though the exact number of people has not been specified)
- The agreement is funded by the United States, so it will not incur any costs for the Congolese government
- Facilities have already been prepared near the capital, Kinshasa, to accommodate the deportees.
The outlets also note that this agreement comes amid Congo's pressure on the United States to ensure Rwanda complies with the terms of a peace deal established under the Trump administration.
As part of that deal, American companies are investing in the extraction of key mineral resources in Congo.
Deportation of Ukrainians from US
Since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have moved to the United States under humanitarian programs. However, by early 2025, some found themselves in legal uncertainty and even at risk of deportation.
In November 2025, it was reported that 50 citizens had been returned to Ukraine after being deported via Poland. Later, Ukraine's State Border Guard Service clarified the reasons for their deportation.
