Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo and Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema upon arrival at Libreville airport © DR
The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, was welcomed in Libreville on Friday by his Gabonese counterpart Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema for an official working visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations.
Upon landing, the Congolese head of state was greeted by enthusiastic crowds, with locals lining the streets to welcome him in a vibrant display of public support.
President Tshisekedi then paid a solemn tribute at the newly renovated Léon Mba Memorial, laying a wreath in honor of Gabon’s first president and independence leader. The ceremony included a detailed presentation of Léon Mba’s life story and a tribute to fallen heroes through the national anthem.
The Gabonese presidency highlighted that this gesture aligns with broader efforts to honor key figures in Africa’s liberation history. The visit concluded with President Tshisekedi signing the memorial’s guestbook.
No further details were provided about the specific agenda of the bilateral talks or the economic and diplomatic topics discussed between the two leaders.
On Saturday, the Congolese leader proceeded to the presidential palace for an official meeting with his Gabonese counterpart.
Gabon and the DRC, both long-standing members of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), share a history of frequent high-level exchanges between their capital cities.