I am honored to be here today with our partners to kick off the third edition of the Xmas Market. This year, the Xmas market is organized under the theme “enhancing local production paves the way for local growth (valoriser la production locale, c’est poser les jalons d’une croissance énonomique locale)”. It will run …
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Ambassador Eugene Young’s Remarks Grants Signing Ceremony November 20, 2023 I welcome you to the Embassy of the United States of America for the signing ceremony of contracts for the Ambassador’s Self-Help Fund grant and our Public Diplomacy Section’s “Small Grant Program”. These grants are some of the most visible aid programs in Africa. It …
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Deputy Chief of Mission, Bisola Ojikutu, congratulated participants in our cross-border #AllTogether4One program, engaged from November 7 to 9 in a workshop on digital literacy to counter misinformation and disinformation. A total of sixteen journalists and online media practitioners from Brazzaville explored the use of fact-checking in their daily operations, aiming to provide reliable information …
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The Deputy Chief of Mission, Bisola Ojikutu, congratulated a Congolese delegation comprising Magistrate Moufouta Christin, Judge at the First Civil Chamber and the Third Criminal Chamber, the Territorial Commander of the Judicial Police for the Cuvette region, Dzoubalet Guy Blaise Flavia, Second Lieutenant Atta Rodheine, Commander of the Ouenze Territorial Brigade, and Second Lieutenant Moundoko …
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Wednesday 8, 2023 Ambassador Eugene Young met with the President of the Republic, Denis Sassou Nguesso. During the meeting, they discussed climate and environmental issues, in particular the Three Basins Summit in Brazzaville, and the increase in US aid for Congo Basin conservation to over $50 million this year
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Ambassador Eugene Young took part in the presidential segment of the Three Basins Summit in Kintélé on October 28, alongside other Heads of State and Government. We reiterate our commitment to preserving the biodiversity of the world’s three tropical forest basins
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On the sidelines of the Three Basins Summit, our pavilion hosted several presentations on the projects that the U.S. State Department supports in the sub-region through USAID. To keep up to date with our initiatives to preserve the environment in the Congo Basin, here are a few useful links: https://cg.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/172/Factsheet_poultry_V3.pdf https://cg.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/172/FABS_Factsheet_French_RV-_Final.pdf https://cg.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/172/CARPE-Fact-Sheet-June-22_F.pdf
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Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Rick Duke’s Remarks at the Three Basins Summit Ministerial Session Friday Oct 27, 2023 Brazzaville. It is a privilege to be gathered here in Brazzaville for this important summit. I want to personally thank President Sassou [Sah-Soo] for his leadership in not only maintaining responsible stewardship of the Republic of …
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On Wednesday, October 11, Ambassador Eugene Young congratulated a Congolese delegation composed of Magistrate Moutoueba Loukombo Ronald, Deputy Prosecutor at the High Court of Brazzaville, Commander Mouanda Vincent, Captain Ompa Sosthène, and Lieutenant Kilebe Bel from the police forces. With support from the United States, they are headed to the International Law Enforcement Academy in …
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October 10, 2023 Ambassador Eugene Young and Pierre Obambi, President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly, had a constructive discussion this morning focused on strengthening diplomatic relations and bilateral cooperation between the United States and the Republic of the Congo. These productive exchanges will further strengthen our ties.
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October 3, 2023 On Tuesday, Ambassador Eugene Young met with Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso and discussed the strong cooperation between our two countries, with a particular focus on climate-related issues, especially in preparation for the upcoming summit of the three basins scheduled to take place in Brazzaville from October 26th to 28th.
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The Embassy of the United States of America has funded eight Congolese non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with forty-thousand US dollars as part of the Ambassador’s Self-Help Funds for fiscal year 2023-2024. Each recipient will receive an envelope of five thousand dollars. The recipients are : – Association SOS Femmes du Congo (Brazzaville) – Coopérative CABOS (Sangha) …
Read More» Ambassador Eugene Young Remarks Welcome Event September 27, 2023 We are thrilled that you are here with us tonight to celebrate the arrival of new members of our Embassy team. As has been the case throughout my tenure, we are again fortunate to have attracted some of America’s best diplomats to Brazzaville. All of …
Read More» The Government of the Republic of the Congo joined thirty-one other coastal Atlantic countries across four continents yesterday in adopting the Declaration on Atlantic Cooperation and launching the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation. Republic of the Congo Foreign Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso joined senior officials from the other nations in the ministerial meeting on the margins of …
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Women play a vital role in combating the negative effects of climate change. The United States Government, through the US Forest Service, is proud to support the Women in Central Africa for Climate Action (WICA) program in five Congo Basin countries, including the Republic of Congo. To date, the WICA program has trained more than …
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The United States is proud to support the Republic of the Congo in its fight against illegal mining. On September 6, the Embassy welcomed a Congolese delegation, including police and judicial officers, an official from the Mining Directorate, and an engineer, all of whom will take part in a US-supported training course on illegal mining …
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The partnership between the United States of America and the Republic of the Congo is as robust as ever, and it grows stronger every day. In just another example of our close partnership, the U.S. and the Republic of the Congo have agreed to increase the maximum validity period for business and tourism visas for …
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Ambassador Young congratulated Ms. Yrenee MIYOUNA LOUVOUANDOU of TV Congo, who has been nominated for one of the United States government’s most prestigious training programs, the Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists. The two-week program from September 5 – 22, entitled Media Responsibility in an Age of Disinformation, will take place in Washington, DC; Helena, …
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SPEECH OF HIS EXCELLENCY M. EUGENE S. YOUNG UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR TO THE REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO Celebration of United States Independence Day – 06 July 2023 C’est un honneur et un privilège pour moi et ma femme Dr. Zoé Wilson de vous accueillir au nom du président Joe Biden, de la vice-présidente Kamala …
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Combatting wildlife trafficking is a key piece to protecting the environment that is so important to the Republic of Congo. The United States is proud to work alongside the Republic of Congo in achieving that goal. On August 24, the Embassy welcomed a Congolese delegation, including officers from the gendarmerie and the police, and a …
Read More» His Excellency Mr Denis Sassou N’Guesso President of the Republic of Congo Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Dear Mr. President On behalf of the people of the United States, I send our best wishes to you and the people of the Republic of the Congo as you celebrate the 63rd anniversary of your country’s …
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Thursday, August 3rd 2023 – 16:48 In an exclusive interview with Les Dépêches de Brazzaville, Ambassador Eugene Young offered an update on relations between the United States and the Republic of Congo. He described actions undertaken by the United States government in support of Congolese government initiatives in various fields, including environmental preservation, biodiversity, and …
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President and CEO of Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Monica P. Medina met with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Bisola Ojikutu at the Embassy to provide updates on WCS activities in Congo and to learn of new developments in the United States’ support, through USAID, for sustainable natural resources management. Chargé Ojikutu briefed Medina, who had until recently …
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Attention young leaders: The #YALI2024 application is open! This is your chance to participate in a 6-week training at a top U.S. educational institution in Business, Civic Engagement, or Public Management. Apply by Sept 12: https://mwfellows.info/apply
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June 13, 2023 I am honored to speak on behalf of Ambassador Eugene Young and the entire U.S. Embassy community to commend the hard work of students, teachers, parents, and members of the Association Protecting the Environment Association (PEA). As we all know, one of President Sassou’s main priorities is to protect the environment and …
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 18:45 CMR – Ladies and Gentlemen in your ranks, grades and capacities, – Distinguished guests ; – Dear participants in the YALI program ; Mbote Na Bino (hello everyone) Zoe and I are pleased to welcome you at our home this evening as we celebrate the five young Congolese …
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Ambassador Eugene Young’s Remarks at the de Brazza Memorial books donation February 7, 2023 I am happy to be here with you today at this book donation for the newly established American Shelf library at the de Brazza Memorial. These books are a gift from the U.S. Embassy and the American people to give Congolese …
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The United States supports the capacity building of five (5) Congolese Female Law Enforcement Officers at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Press Release January 25, 2023 Five (5) Congolese female law enforcement officers will attend the “Leadership for Women in the Criminal Justice Sector” Training from January 30, 2023 – February 10, 2023, …
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USAID addressing food resilience around the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park December 21, 2022 The USAID’s Central African Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE) is working in the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park and developed community constituencies to support biodiversity and forest conservation by leveraging private sector resources to promote green economic development. When the new agriculture project was …
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Launch of the CEERC Project for Conservation through Economic Empowerment in the Republic of Congo November 29, 2022 The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Congo Eugene Young, accompanied by USAID Regional Director John Dunlop, and the Minister of Forest Economy, Ms. Rosalie Matondo, launched the CEERC project on November 29, 2022. This initiative is …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Security Alert for U.S. Citizens – Worldwide Caution: Al-Qa’ida Leader’s Death (August 3, 2022) Location: Worldwide Event: On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Message for U.S. Citizens – Register to Vote in the 2022 U.S. Elections! (August 3, 2022) Your Vote Counts! Several primary, general, and special U.S. federal elections are scheduled to take place in the coming months. To participate using an absentee ballot, your state may require you re-register …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Message for U.S. Citizens – Runoff Elections (July 27, 2022) Location: Republic of Congo Event: On Sunday, July 31st, the Republic of Congo will hold legislative and municipal runoff elections throughout the country. Businesses will be closed, and security forces and roadblocks will be deployed. Traffic will be restricted …
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Read More» U.S. Embassy Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Message for U.S. Citizens (July 8, 2022) Location: Republic of Congo Event: On Sunday, July 10th, the Republic of Congo will hold legislative and municipal elections throughout the country. Businesses will be closed. Security forces and roadblocks will be deployed. Traffic will be restricted to authorized vehicles …
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SPEECH OF HIS EXCELLENCY M. EUGENE S. YOUNG UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR TO THE REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO Celebration of United States Independence Day – 01 July 2022 It is my great honor and privilege to welcome you on behalf of President Joseph Biden and our entire Embassy community to celebrate the 246th anniversary of …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Brazzaville: Solicitation for concrete resurfacing services The United States Embassy in Brazzaville is looking for a company that operates in the Construction business to provide concrete resurfacing services of 90 square meters within its Chancellery parking lot, located across from Blanche Gomez. Any interested company should make sure that it has highly qualified …
Read More» Call for Applications for the Fulbright Fellowship, Cycle 2023-2024 The Embassy of the United States in the Republic of Congo is accepting applications for the Fulbright scholarship for the academic cycle 2023-2024 from February 07, 2022, until April 30, 2022. What is the Fulbright Foreign Student Program? The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is a study …
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9/11 Commemoration: we are partners in the fight against terrorism. Chargé d’Affaires Ellen B. Thorburn and U.S. Embassy Brazzaville’s Marine Detachment observe a moment of silence to commemorate the lives lost during the terrorist attacks perpetrated on American soil on Tuesday, September 11th 2001. The flag at the Embassy will be at half-mast to honor …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Presidential swearing in ceremony Location: Brazzaville Event: On Friday April 16, President Denis Sassou N’Guesso will be sworn in at the Palais des Congrés. Several heads of state will attend the ceremony and will arrive and depart within 24 hours of the ceremony. Roads may be blocked and transportation, including commercial …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON March 22, 2021 Presidential Election in the Republic of the Congo The United States reaffirms its commitment to the people of the Republic of the Congo following a peaceful presidential election day on March 21. We are also saddened …
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Fulbright Scholarship: Applications Open for Cycle 2022-2023 The Embassy of the United States in the Republic of Congo is accepting applications for the Fulbright scholarship for the academic cycle 2022-2023 from February 11, 2021 until April 30, 2021. The Fulbright Program is a highly selective and merit-based scholarship system (the Fulbright Scholarships) funded by …
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In support of professional and fact-driven media coverage of the upcoming presidential elections in the Republic of Congo, the U.S. Embassy funded and helped organize a 3-day journalism workshop focused on election coverage. The workshop provided the 25 journalists, representing public and private televisions, radios, print and online news outlets, the opportunity to learn from …
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Virtual Journalism Training Builds Capacity of 70 Congolese Journalists On July 29 and August 05, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville organized a two-session on-line training for 70 journalists from Téle-Congo, Vox TV, Les Depeches de Brazzaville and La Semaine Africaine. The training, entitled “The Art of the Interview”, was hosted by Paris-based renowned American …
Read More» Republic of the Congo – Level 3: Reconsider Travel C U H Reconsider travel to the Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to crime. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for …
Read More» Event: Health Alert: Covid 19- Government extends State of Health Emergency until August 19. The government of The Republic of Congo extended a State of Health Emergency until August 19 to limit the spread of COVID-19. The suspension of international passenger flights remains in effect, and Congolese borders remain closed. Domestic passenger flights and road traffic may …
Read More» Event: Health Alert: Covid 19- Government extends State of Health Emergency until July 11. The government of The Republic of Congo extended a State of Health Emergency until July 11 to limit the spread of COVID-19. The suspension of international passenger flights remains in effect, and Congolese borders remain closed. As of June 23, the curfew …
Read More» Event: Health Alert: Covid 19- Planned Flight Departing from Brazzaville and Pointe Noire to Washington D.C. on June 17. U.S. Embassy Brazzaville received notice of a planned special flight that can accommodate U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) from Brazzaville and Pointe Noire to Washington with the below estimated fare: Brazzaville/ Pointe Noire – Addis …
Read More» Event: Health Alert: Covid 19- Tentative Flight Departing from Brazzaville on June 15. U.S. Embassy Brazzaville received a proposition for special flight that can accommodate U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) from Brazzaville to Washington with the below fares: Brazzaville – Addis – Washington DC Economy 2,000,000 FCFA Business 4,150,000 FCFA We are compiling a …
Read More» Event:Health Alert: Covid 19- Republic of Congo Curfew extended until May 31 On May 16, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo proposed a plan for progressive deconfinement, which entered into force on Monday, May 18. The declaration in French is attached to this alert. The measures include: The nightly curfew from 8:00pm to …
Read More» Event: Health Alert Special Commercial Flight to the United States April 24 Due to COVID 19, international flights are suspended, Congolese borders remain closed, nationwide confinement and a curfew are in effect. The U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville is exploring all options to assist U.S. citizens in the Republic of Congo. We are working to arrange commercial …
Read More» CYCLE 2021-2022 The Fulbright Program is a highly selective and merit-based scholarship system (the Fulbright Scholarships) funded by the US Department of State. The Fulbright program is an educational exchange program that promotes mutual understanding between the United States and other countries. Please see the links below for more information. https://eca.state.gov/fulbright/fulbright-programs https://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/ . What does the …
Read More» Location: Republic of Congo Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. …
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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 different ministries. The inauguration event was the first in a week full of activities in Brazzaville and Point Noire to educate Congolese entrepreneurs and government workers on the benefits of the African Growth …
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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 Sœurs Servantes de Cana, manager of the school and beneficiaries of an Ambassador’s Self Help Fund grant to rehabilitate the school library, build shelves, and to acquire new books and …
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“Hate crimes long committed, unfortunately are ignored … we will encourage legislators to legislate” declared Congolese Head Judge Ms. Sinagani Wowondo. She was reflecting on the impact of the ILEA (International Law Enforcement Academy) training she took part in in Gaborone, Botswana. She was one of 11 Congolese from the Ministries of Justice, Defense, Interior …
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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. Our strategic collaboration on regional security, economic development, and health remains strong. The United States of America will continue to support the efforts of the Congolese people to build a …
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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 Math) education. Captain Curbeam meets with students to encourage them to study the sciences. His philosophy is to inspire students to study science not because they should, but because it’s …
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American filmmakers Ramona Diaz and Laura Nix visited Congo-Brazzaville from March 25 to April 2 thanks to sponsorship support from the U.S. Department of State’s Education and Cultural Affairs and American Film Showcase (AFS). The filmmakers shared their knowledge of the film industry with Congolese counterparts and discussed women-issues with hundreds of young people. Filmmakers conducted …
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The U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires Mary Daschbach joined NBA Africa Director, the Congolese Minister of Sports, MTN-Congo’s CEO and the former NBA Champion of the Miami Heat Ronny Turiaf launch a historic 2-year partnership in Congo. Thirty high schools from Brazzaville will compete in the Jr NBA tournament. During the opening ceremony, Chargé Daschbach praised NBA Africa …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy informs the public that from December 22 to December 30, 2016, all routine visa services will be closed due to the holiday season. The consular section has increased the number of visa appointments available from now until December 21. If you are planning to travel to the United States during the holiday …
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Beginning November 1, 2016, applicants for U.S. passports and visas must remove their glasses for their application photos. This change will help eliminate glares and shadows that can lead to delays in processing visa and passport applications. Applicants may wear glasses only in rare circumstances of documented medical necessity during urgent travel. The change will …
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The US Embassy in Brazzaville awarded $35,000 to six Congolese NGOs to support community based projects through the Ambassador’s Self Help project. The small grants support enterprising endeavors related to agriculture, livestock, and training. The awards are competed each year through the Ambassador’s Self Help Program.
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Each year, the All-Star Global Concert brings together internationally acclaimed artists from around the world who represent jazz and other musical genres for a performance spanning styles, cultures and languages. In the spirit of International Jazz Day, the All-Star Global Concert takes place in a landmark venue with rich historical significance. We are honored that …
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