Incident of Makotipoko: Tshisekedi and Sassou Nguesso Focus on Reconciliation and Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

During a bilateral meeting in Brazzaville on October 3, 2026, Presidents Félix Tshisekedi of DRC and Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo discussed the recent incident at Makotipoko involving armed forces from both countries. They expressed their commitment to maintaining friendly relations and preventing such events from recurring, emphasizing cultural and human ties. Tshisekedi also highlighted the involvement of Interior and Defense ministers to prevent future incidents.