Félix Tshisekedi meets Denis Sassou Nguesso to resolve border tensions

Félix Tshisekedi Denis Sassou Nguesso Ebola epidemic Makotipoko incident France-DRC relations

DRC President Félix Tshisekedi visited Brazzaville on October 3, 2026, to meet with Republic of the Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso. The summit aimed to ease tensions following an armed clash between security forces from both nations in the Makoloko island zone near Makotipoko and Yumbi.

Tshisekedi expressed deep regrets regarding the incident, describing the use of weapons between the two nations as “erroneous and senseless” given their shared cultural ties. To prevent future escalations, the DRC has instructed its Interior and Defense ministers to coordinate with Congolese counterparts to establish conflict prevention mechanisms. Tshisekedi also announced that the DRC intends to provide financial compensation to victims, pending the results of official investigations.

Separately, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot conducted a visit to the DRC, including the Ituri province, to address the Ebola epidemic. With over 4,000 deaths reported, Barrot pledged substantial French support for the health response and visited treatment centers in Bunia. Discussions also covered bilateral cooperation, security in eastern DRC, and addressing sexual violence related to conflict.

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Bunia · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Denis Sassou Nguesso · France · Félix Tshisekedi · Jean-Noël Barrot · Republic of the Congo

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[● 7 SOURCES] French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced substantial support for the Ebola response in the DRC. www.nouvelles-du-monde.com · africtelegraph.com · www.leral.net · www.sabcnews.com · leregard.info
[● 4 SOURCES] The Ebola epidemic in the DRC has reportedly resulted in more than 4,000 deaths. www.nouvelles-du-monde.com · www.leral.net · fr.aljazayr.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Félix Tshisekedi expressed regret over the armed incident between security forces of the DRC and Republic of the Congo. afrikactus.com · tchadvision.com · www.terangatimesn.com · election-net.com · www.prensa-latina.cu · +1 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Jean-Noël Barrot visited Bunia to observe the Ebola response and meet with medical teams. www.nouvelles-du-monde.com · africtelegraph.com · www.leral.net · fr.aljazayr.com · rtnc.cd · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Floribert Anzuluni, DRC Minister of Regional Integration, delivered a letter from President Tshisekedi to Denis Sassou Nguesso. congodefense.com · www.terangatimesn.com · congolive11.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The diplomatic discussions included the disarmament, demobilization, and cantonment protocol for the FDLR. congodefense.com · www.terangatimesn.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The armed clash occurred in the Makoloko island zone near Makotipoko and Yumbi. afrikactus.com · tchadvision.com · www.terangatimesn.com · www.prensa-latina.cu · congolive11.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The DRC intends to provide compensation to victims of the Makotipoko incident, pending official investigations. afrikactus.com · tchadvision.com · www.terangatimesn.com · election-net.com · www.prensa-latina.cu · +2 more