Miguel Masaisai has begun a cycling journey from Goma to Rabat to promote peace and unity. Reports agree the ride covers about 14,000 kilometers, though the number of countries on the route remains disputed.
Miguel Masaisai has begun a long-distance cycling journey from Goma to Rabat, launching what reports describe as a peace, unity and resilience campaign.
Radio Okapi said Masaisai officially set off on May 1, 2026, while Africanews and other regional coverage confirmed the departure from Goma on May 2. Reports place the journey at about 14,000 kilometers.
The ride is being framed as a symbolic effort to carry a message of peace and African unity beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo. Masaisai’s route is expected to span multiple countries as he travels north toward Morocco.
There is still some inconsistency in reporting on the exact route. Africanews said he is expected to pass through 14 countries, while other coverage has described the trip as crossing 17 countries.
For now, the confirmed facts are the departure from Goma, the destination of Rabat and the scale of the challenge ahead. Further route details may become clearer as the cyclist advances through the journey.
Revision note
Updated with confirmed launch details and route-count caveat.