Africa diplomacy

US Visa Restrictions Effective January 1, 2026 The United States has introduced a new round of visa restrictions affecting several countries, with measures taking effect on January 1, 2026. According …

A Paris Ceremony Marks Diplomatic Transition In the soft afternoon light of 3 October, the Green Hall of the Embassy of the Republic of Congo in Paris filled with counsellors, …

A sudden loss in Washington The Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Washington confirmed that Ambassador Serge Mombouli died on 5 September 2025, aged sixty-six, after a period …

A Pivotal Geography at Africa’s Crossroads The Republic of the Congo occupies a singular position on the western rim of Central Africa, straddling both Atlantic trade lanes and the forested …

A Continental Rallying Cry for UNESCO Leadership The cathedral-like conference hall of Yamoussoukro’s Fondation Félix Houphouët-Boigny seldom hosts events that resonate far beyond the Ivorian capital. Yet on 29 July …