MINISTRY OF FOREIGN TRADE: CONTRIBUTION OF CYCLING TO CONSOLIDATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOFT POWER FOR THE PROMOTION OF FOREIGN TRADE OF THE DRC
Through a journey of 14,000 kilometers by bike, from Goma to North Kivu, passing through certain countries in East and Southern Africa including Tanzania and Zambia to reach Greater Katanga, Greater Kasai and Greater Bandundu, to arrive this Wednesday, August 5, 2026 in Kinshasa, before reaching Morocco, the point of departure, with a message of peace for the Democratic Republic of Congo "I pedal for peace", the cyclist Miguel Masaisai will be triumphantly welcomed in the Congolese capital by members of the Entente Urbaine de Cyclisme de Kinshasa and the Nande community living in Kinshasa / Kyaghanda whose Presidents are mobilizing the different authorities of the country and social layers to support this athlete, who sells the positive image of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
This Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the President of the Urban Cycling Agreement of Kinshasa/Lukunga/Kinshasa-West, Abraham Luakabuanga and the President of Kyaghanda Kinshasa, Roger Mwanawavene as well as his Deputy, Chantal Kavugho came to seek the support of the Minister of Foreign Trade, Julien Paluku Kahongya for the total success of the reception of the cyclist Miguel Masaisai.
The Minister encouraged this initiative, because the athlete now contributes to the consolidation of the construction of Soft power to promote foreign trade of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with an emphasis placed on the country brand image, in addition, cultural attractiveness and message, I pedal for peace, while reassuring his interlocutors of his support.
Note that last year, cyclist Miguel Masaisai traveled 7,000 kilometers from Goma to Captown in South Africa.
