Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; address Bole Sub City, K-03, H No. 407; P.O. Box 5639, Addis Ababa; phone +251118332759. Head…
Head of mission: Mr. Daniel Owassan, Ambassador (as of 2022)
Congo offers rich landscapes and unique experiences, making it an intriguing destination for some Ethiopians. However, its tourism industry is still developing, resulting in a limited number of foreign visitors each year. Thus, while it has potential appeal, it may attract only a portion of Ethiopia's 123 million residents.
Congo presents a mixed safety profile for tourists, especially when compared to Ethiopia. According to the Global Peace Index, Congo ranks 108th out of 160 countries, which is better than Ethiopia's ranking of 142nd. While specific murder rates for Congo are not available, Ethiopia has a murder rate of 8.8 per 100,000 people. In terms of organized crime, Congo has a lower score for mafia groups (3.0 compared to Ethiopia's 2.0), but higher scores in state crime (8.0 for Congo vs. 4.0 for Ethiopia) and flora crime (8.0 for Congo vs. 3.5 for Ethiopia). Other crime indices show that both countries face challenges, but Congo has lower scores in areas like heroin trade (2.5) compared to Ethiopia (3.0). Overall, while Congo may be safer than Ethiopia according to some metrics, tourists should remain cautious and informed about local conditions and safety issues when traveling.