DR Congo joins countries pledging embassy move to Jerusalem
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reaffirmed its commitment to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This decision follows a meeting between President Felix Tshisekedi and Israeli officials, signaling a strengthening of diplomatic ties.
Why it matters
Relocating embassies to Jerusalem is a highly sensitive geopolitical move that often signals a shift in international alignment regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The announcement revives a 2023 commitment by President Tshisekedi and comes as several governments signal plans to deepen diplomatic ties with Israel.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, shown here at the African Water Forum in July, has strengthened ties with Israel [File: Daniel Beloumou Olomo/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and AFP Published On 3 Sep 2026 3 Sep 2026 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reiterated its decision to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, becoming the latest country to announce such plans.
Following a visit to Israel by President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi, both countries said in a statement on Thursday that they would take steps towards “the relocation of the embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem”, AFP news agency reported.
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