President Denis Sassou-Nguesso announced the abolition of entry visas for all African nationals visiting the Republic of Congo, effective January 1, 2027, during the AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville.
Congo diplomacy
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Madagascar’s head of state Colonel Michaël Randrianirina arrived in Oyo on May 13 for a 48-hour working visit with President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso, focused on bilateral cooperation, infrastructure, and regional security.
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Vice-Premier Minister Jean Jacques Bouya represented Congo at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, reaffirming the country’s stance on balanced Africa-France partnerships while preparing for the AfDB annual meetings in …
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Congo’s Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso represented Brazzaville at the Zopacas ministerial meeting in Rio de Janeiro, calling for stronger unity among the 24 member states amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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UNESCO vote delivers a decisive result The Executive Board of UNESCO handed a near-unanimous verdict on Monday night, granting 55 out of 57 ballots to Egyptian scholar Khaled El-Enany, according …
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Rising Profile in Brazzaville As 2025 dawned, diplomat Françoise Joly moved from the shadows of protocol into the spotlight of strategy in Brazzaville. Appointed special adviser and personal envoy to …