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Signing of the Protection Treaty

When
1880
Where
North bank of the Congo River
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

Brazza proposed protection to Makoko, leading to a treaty that established a French protectorate on the north bank of the Congo River.

In 1880, Brazza reached the Congo River and proposed that Makoko place his kingdom under the French flag. The treaty was signed between King Iloo I and Brazza, establishing a protectorate over the Bateke people. This event marked the beginning of French colonial administration in the region.

Sources

  1. Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  2. French Congo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-27

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