1894 in the Congo Free State
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Incumbent
- King â Leopold II of Belgium
- Governor-general â 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.[1][2] |
| 15 November | Limited partnership Vandenvinne et cie is founded, later renamed Belgika, with operational headquarters in Stanleyville ( Kisangani).[3] |