The US embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital is to reopen today after closing on 26 November following a "terrorist threat".

"The US Embassy in Kinshasa works closely with the [government] of the DRC to respond to a terrorist threat against govt facilities. American in Kinshasa. The Embassy will be reopened to the public on Tuesday, Dec 4," the embassy tweeted.

The threat from a militant group with links with Islamic State led to the closure, VOA reported, quoting a US official who wanted to remain anonymous.

The embassy’s website said all consular services on Tuesday will be "by appointment only".

US citizens have been asked to "keep a low profile".