International Religious Freedom Day
International Religious Freedom Day Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State October 27, 2019 Freedom of religion is a cherished American value and a…
English Club Leaders Come Together to Discuss Improving Language Learning Access
Mihyar Alnfaidy, a Diplomat from the U.S. Embassy, talks with English club leaders about opportunities to grow and improve the student experience.
U.S. Embassy Donates Computers to American Corner in Pointe-Noire
The United States Embassy donated 10 computers to the American Corner in Pointe-Noire, Congo. Deputy Chief of Mission Daniel Travis also discussed the open application…
Ambassador Haskell Inaugurates the First Meeting of Congo’s American Chamber of Commerce
Ambassador Haskell kicked off the first meeting of Congo’s American Chamber of Commerce on September 19. Advancing trade and investment ties between our two countries…
It’s Your Time To Lead.
“It’s Your Time To Lead.” Applications for the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders are now open!
FBI Experts Lead Training to Combat Human Trafficking
At the closing ceremony of a training of gendarmes, police and justice officials conducted by FBI experts on improving interviewing techniques, Ambassador Haskell quoted President…
Chargé d’Affaires Launches Congolese Gendarmes’ Training
On September 2, Chargé d’Affaires Daniel Travis launched the Congolese gendarmes’ training session on interrogation techniques led by FBI experts. The purpose of the training…
Republic of Congo National Day Statement
On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of the Republic of Congo as you celebrate the 59th anniversary of your independence. The…
Ambassador’s Visit to Mindouli Highlights Fish Farm Rehabilitation Project
Ambassador Todd Haskell and High Commissioner for the Reintegration of Ex-combatants Landry Kolelas visited Mindouli on August 13, 2019 to evaluate the progress of the…
U.S. and Canadian Ambassadors Host NBA Champion Serge Ibaka
On August 13, the U.S. and Canadian Ambassadors hosted NBA champion, Serge Ibaka, in Congo. At a reception given by U.S. Ambassador Todd Haskell, Mr.…
U.S. Senators Meet with Congolese Ministers
On August 6, a delegation composed of officials from the U.S. Senate met with the Congolese Ministers of Culture, Forest Economy and Tourism. The delegation…
Release of the 2017 Human Rights Reports
Promoting human rights and democratic governance is a core element of U.S. foreign policy. The 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (The Human Rights Reports)…
“AGOA Week” Promotes Trade Growth Between the United States and the Republic Congo
Ambassador Todd Haskell kicked off Embassy Brazzaville’s “GoAGOA Week” on March 19, 2018 with an address to more than 40 civil servants from six…
Ambassador Todd Haskell visits a primary and secondary school in Brazzaville South
On October 30, Ambassador Haskell was warmly welcomed by one hundred students from Père-Pierre-Desportes Primary and Secondary School. He was invited by the Association of…
Ambassador Todd Haskell meets with Congolese ILEA participants
“Hate crimes long committed, unfortunately are ignored … we will encourage legislators to legislate” declared Congolese Head Judge Ms. Sinagani Wowondo. She was reflecting on…
Ambassador Todd Haskell Meets Legends of Congolese Music
On the occasion of the visit of American musician Sulaiman Hakim to Brazzaville, Ambassador Todd Haskell hosted a dinner in his honor at his residence…
Secretary Rex W. Tillerson Statement on the Republic of Congo National Day
On behalf of the United States Government, our best wishes to the people of the Republic of Congo as you celebrate your 57th Independence Day.…
Ambassador Haskell and Retired NASA Astronaut Robert Curbeam encourage the study of STEM fields in
Retired NASA astronaut, Navy Captain Robert Curbeam, visited Brazzaville on August 9 as part of a regional program focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and…
