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Establishment of Mfoa Settlement

When
1880
Where
Mfoa on the Malebo Pool
Part of
Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza signs a protection treaty with the Teke chief, beginning a French protectorate on the north bank of the Congo

Makoko arranged for a French settlement at Mfoa on the Malebo Pool, which later became Brazzaville.

Following the treaty, Makoko arranged for the establishment of a French settlement at Mfoa on the Congo's Malebo Pool. This site, later known as Brazzaville, was initially manned by laptots under Sergeant Malamine Camara after Brazza's departure.

Sources

  1. Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07

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