Emotional Gathering at the Funeral of Miguel Masaisai in Kinshasa

Emotions ran high at Beach Ngobila in Kinshasa on September 25, 2026, during the repatriation of cyclist Miguel Masaisai’s body, who died in an accident in Ouesso, Republic of Congo. A video of Miguel participating in his 'Pedals for Peace' project, which connected Goma to Rabat, was shown at the CNJ headquarters. His body is kept at the morgue of the Hospital of the Fiftieth in anticipation of official funeral arrangements, according to Olivier Mbuilu of FECOCY. His family, sports figures, and loved ones paid tribute during the event after the RDC delegation traveled to Brazzaville to facilitate the repatriation.