1894 in the Congo Free State

The following lists events that happened during 1894 in the Congo Free State.

Incumbent King – Leopold II of Belgium Governor-general – Théophile Wahis

Events

14 August 1894 Franco-Congolese Treaty is signed in which Leopold II renounces all right to occupy north of the 5° 30" north latitude in exchange for French acceptance of Leopold's ownership of the Lado Enclave. 15 November Limited partnership Vandenvinne et cie is founded, later renamed Belgika, with operational headquarters in Stanleyville ( Kisangani).

See also

Congo Free State History of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

References

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