DRC: His bike carried a message of peace, his journey to Rabat stops in Ouesso, Miguel Masaisai dies during his trip

Congolese cyclist Miguel Mumbere Masaisai, aged 23, died on September 18, 2026, in a traffic accident near Ouesso while undertaking a bike journey from Goma to Rabat as part of his initiative 'Pedals for Peace'. After 67 days on the road and over 6,500 kilometers traveled, he had reached Kinshasa before continuing his journey. The accident occurred while he was trying to get his bike repaired, and the exact circumstances are still to be determined.