Tanzania, Sept. 4 -- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has renewed plans to relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, placing it among a small group of countries that have taken steps to establish diplomatic missions in the disputed city.

The development was announced on Thursday, September 3, 2026, following a visit to Israel by DRC President Felix Tshisekedi, where he held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

In a joint declaration issued after their meeting, the two countries said they would continue consultations on the relocation of the DRC's diplomatic mission from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

The declaration also said Israel would continue consultations on opening a resident embassy in Kinshasa, ...