Belgium and France have issued a joint security advisory for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), urging their citizens to minimize non-essential travel and remain indoors on July 22, 2026. The warning comes ahead of a planned opposition rally organized by the C64 coalition, a broad alliance of opposition groups.
The alert follows a period of growing instability in the DRC, prompting Western governments to tighten travel guidance for the country. Security incidents, including a violent protest targeting Belgium’s embassy in Kinshasa in January 2025 and drone attacks near Kisangani airport in early 2026, have raised concerns among diplomatic missions.
Belgium and France issue stricter travel advisories
On July 16, 2026, Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs upgraded its travel advisory for the DRC to a formal