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The Democratic Republic of Congo today becomes the fourth stop for US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on her seven country Africa tour.
Issues likely to be discussed are security, humanitarian issues and investment opportunities.
While the security and humanitarian situation in DR Congo is likely to top the agenda, the Congolese government hopes the US envoy will offer bilateral assistance and deals to help develop the country's roads and shore up its economy.
But would America want to invest in a country that is frequently unstable?
Witney Schneidman is President of Schneidman Associates International, a Washington-based consultancy that works with American companies investing in Africa.
He's also advised President Obama on African issues and was Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs in the Clinton administration.
He spoke to Akwasi Sarpong on the line from Kampala.
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