European asylum system

Asylum applications submitted by Congolese nationals in Belgium have significantly increased over the past two years. According to figures released by the Belgian minister’s office, around 1,250 Congolese applied for asylum in 2023, a number that rose to nearly 2,500 in 2025.

DRC–Belgium: Sharp Increase in Asylum Applications from Congolese Nationals Between 2023 and 2025

April 13, 2026

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Asylum applications submitted by Congolese nationals in Belgium have significantly increased over the past two years. According to figures released by the Belgian minister’s office, around 1,250 Congolese applied for asylum in 2023, a number that rose to…