Africa: French President to visit Gabon, Angola, Republic of Congo, and DRC March 1-5

Event

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Gabon, the DRC, Republic of Congo, and Angola, March 1-5, to strengthen bilateral links. The schedule of the visits is as follows:

• March 1-2: Macron will visit Libreville, Gabon, to attend the One Forest Summit dedicated to the preservation and development of the forests of the Congo River Basin.

• March 2: Macron will visit Luanda, Angola to launch a Franco-Angolan partnership in agriculture.

• March 2: Macron will visit Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

• March 3-4: Macron will visit Kinshasa, DRC, to deepen the Franco-Congolese relationship in the fields of education, health, research, culture, and defense.

Heightened security deployments are likely in affected capitals March 1-5, especially in Libreville, where a large number of officials are expected to attend the One Forest Summit. Associated localized business and transport disruptions are likely in the cities Macron will visit, including at the relevant airports. Anti-French protests are possible; security personnel will likely move quickly and forcefully to disperse any protests that may occur.

Advice

Allow extra time to reach destinations in affected areas. Heed all official security and transport advisories.

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