Françoise Joly

How international diplomacy is helping transform the Congo Basin into a driver of sustainable growth, climate resilience, and local development As global climate negotiations increasingly focus on implementation rather than …

The year 2025 stands out as a defining moment for the Republic of Congo. It was a year in which national memory, political stability and international ambition converged. From the …

Investor Sentiment Shifts with Regulatory Overhaul When the African Energy Chamber (AEC) projected that upstream capital expenditure on the continent would reach US$41 billion in 2026, the forecast underscored a …

A Bridge Across the Atlantic Since 1964 When Brazzaville and Havana established diplomatic relations in 1964, both capitals were emerging from the turbulence of decolonisation and searching for reliable partners …

Hong Kong hosts landmark IOMed summit The neon skyline of Hong Kong has provided a striking backdrop for the first statutory meetings of the International Organisation for Mediation, running from …

A strategic retreat in Kintélé For three intense days, from 8 to 10 October, the riverside conference hall of Kintélé north of Brazzaville became the epicentre of continental health diplomacy. …

Strategic Grant Deepens Six-Decade Partnership The marble portico of Congo’s Ministry of International Cooperation in Brazzaville framed a ceremony rich in symbolism on 10 October. Minister Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso …

Brazzaville’s Diplomatic Momentum in 2025 Halfway through the current decade, the Republic of Congo has entered a phase of accelerated external outreach, driven by the presidency’s stated ambition to translate …

Seventy-Sixth Anniversary Reception Highlights Strategic Trust Under the chandeliers of a Brazzaville hotel, Chinese Ambassador An Qing welcomed cabinet ministers Jean-Claude Gakosso, Jean-Jacques Bouya, Gilbert Mokoki and Honoré Sayi, as …

Historic Foundations of Trust Few bilateral relationships on the African continent have displayed the resilience of the bond between the Republic of Congo and the People’s Republic of China. Established …