The whole world is celebrating October 18, World OKAPI Day. Several commemorative activities will be organized this Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the << Okapis Wildlife Reserve >>. According to our source close to the RFO notes that this Okapi day will be celebrated in the village of BANDISENDE about 20 kilometers from Epulu.

<< This animal is in the heart of the dense and lush forests of the Okapis Wildlife Reserve ( RFO ICCN ) evolves a rare and graceful creature the Okapi (Okapia) located in the territory of Mambasa in Ituri in the North East of the Democratic Republic of Congo >>.

<< Okapi embodies the beauty, uniqueness and ecological wealth of our nation >>.

However, this emblematic species is threatened with extinction, facing habitat loss and poaching.

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