Makongo

Makongo (or Bakongo, Bakongoi, Bakongai etc.) is a settlement in the Bas-Uélé province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Location
Makongo is in Bambesa Territory, Bas-Uélé province. It is on the Makongo River, a tributary of the Bomokandi River, which in turn is a tributary of the Uele River.

Historical
The Italian explorer Giovanni Miani Mangià arrive in Bakongoi on 3 July 1872. At this point his escort refused to go further. Miani stayed at Bakangoi until 16 September 1872. The sultan was greatly pleased with a present of a looking glass, and told him much about the lands to the south and west. Based on interviews with the sultan and his subjects Miani drew a sketch map of the region.