Kisangani, March 5th, 2026 (CPA).- The French Alliance in Kisangani is a facility for promoting cultural activities in the province of Tshopo (northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo), has said the head of the centre on Thursday during a visit by the French Ambassador to DRC. ‘This visit is very beneficial to the French Alliance in Kisangani because it is not only a facility for teaching the French language but also for the promotion of our cultural activities,’ has declared Sebastien Etongo, director of the French Alliance in Kisangani (Afrakis). ‘We are very pleased to welcome the French Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Remi Marechaux, as part of the cooperation,’ he has added.
He has explained that the French diplomat has considered to visit the French Alliance, which, according to him, is also a tool to promote the French language and other francophone activities in the region. Mr Etongo has announced the staging of a hybrid show that will bring together dancers and comedians, and the relaunching of IT courses and Campus France.
« After being put on hold, the French Alliance is now operating with a minimum service following its reopening. Together with the ambassador and the members of the Board of Directors, we have discussed the prospects for the effective relaunching of this centre, which requires the support and assistance of the French Embassy as a partner, » has concluded Mr Etongo. Before returning to Kinshasa, the French diplomat has visited the University of Kisangani (Unikis), the National Institute for Professional Preparation (INPP) and the Mukadona complex. He has also met with members of the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC) and the Civil Society Consultation Framework.