Travel Warning: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to Congo-Kinshasa. Despite some improvement in the security environment in Kinshasa, the capital, and recent advances in the peace process, Congo-Kinshasa remains unstable. Travel in the eastern provinces of the country, especially in rural areas, is considered to be highly insecure due to the number of uncontrolled militias operating there. Full Story