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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) demonstrate the United States’ unwavering commitment to advancing liberty, human dignity, and global prosperity. This year marks the 42nd year the Department of State has produced annual Human Rights Reports. The United States Congress mandated these reports ...

By U.S. Embassy Brazzaville | 23 April, 2018 | Topics: Featured Event, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Official Reports, Press Releases, Reports

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. 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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Brazzaville | 18 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Secretary Rex Tillerson

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES THE PUBLICATION OF ITS 41ST ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS

On March 3, 2017, the U.S. Department of State released the 2016 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, which include the Republic of Congo… More .

By U.S. Embassy Brazzaville | 10 March, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases

New Requirements for Passport and Visa Photos as of November 1, 2016

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Brazzaville | 17 October, 2016 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases

The American and Congolese governments strengthen their bilateral relations by signing a military draft-agreement

On March 18, 2014, a military draft-agreement was signed between the governments of the United States of America and the Republic of the Congo. Read Complete Article

By U.S. Embassy Brazzaville | 15 September, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Republic of Congo, United States of America Embassy Brazzaville

United States Condemns Attacks in Burkina Faso

Press Statement John Kirby Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC January 16, 2016 The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso that began Friday: one on the Splendid Hotel, Capuccino Cafe, and the Yibi Hotel in which more than 25 people were killed, and another attack on a gendarmerie patrol near the ...

By U.S. Embassy Brazzaville | 8 August, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases

Presidential Elections in the Republic of Congo

Press Statement by Spokesperson John Kirby The United States congratulates the Congolese people for their active participation in the March 20 presidential elections. Their enthusiasm and determination to register to vote and peacefully engage, despite many impediments, demonstrates their commitment to democracy. We note numerous reports of irregularities that have raised concerns about the credibility ...

By U.S. Embassy Brazzaville | 21 March, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases

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