Kinshasa, November 8th, 2026 (CPA).- The Kinshasa Games, scheduled to take place from 1 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 in the municipalities of the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), have been presented as a platform for promoting talent and fostering sharing, according to a statement consulted by the CPA on Sunday. “Bringing together talents from neighborhoods and municipalities, creating opportunities for interaction and turning our municipalities into spaces for sharing are the ambitions behind this initiative,” read the statement from the Provincial Ministry of Youth, Culture and Arts, signed by Minister Bob Amiso.
According to the source, Minister Amiso expressed his determination to make these Games a source of pride for every neighborhood and a source of joy for the entire city, thereby highlighting their unifying dimension.
“May the pride of one neighborhood become the joy of an entire city,” the statement said. Through this initiative, the provincial ministry intends to showcase local talent and encourage interaction among residents of the various municipalities of the Congolese capital. The event will provide a platform for identifying and showcasing the talents of thousands of young people from Kinshasa in the fields of sports, the arts, cinema and culture. The Kinshasa 2026 Games are part of a broader drive to promote sporting, cultural and artistic activities, with the aim of bringing residents of the capital’s various municipalities closer together through their talents and local initiatives.
To ensure the success of the event, the provincial administration is mobilizing public-sector stakeholders, economic operators, associations and artists. Sports facilities, cultural venues and local community spaces will host the various competitions and activities throughout December.
Officially launched on November 2nd, 2026 by the Kinshasa provincial government, the initiative aims to bring together young sporting and artistic talents while fostering social cohesion and sharing. CPA/