Incident on the Congo River at Yumbi-Makotipoko: Kinshasa regrets and hands over its two soldiers to Brazzaville

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Incident on the Congo River at Yumbi-Makotipoko: Kinshasa regrets and hands over its two soldiers to Brazzaville

An incident occurred between the FARDC Navy and the Republic of Congo's Navy on the island of Makoloko. Vice Prime Minister Guy Kabombo ordered an investigation to clarify the circumstances of this regrettable event. In a gesture of appeasement, he personally escorted the two Congolese soldiers to Brazzaville. This incident comes as the two countries maintain military cooperation.

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