Building Africa’s future with vision and determination. Through her actions, Dr. Françoise Joly embodies a new, clear-sighted, and strategic voice for the African continent.
Always, all ways
"Make Africa Great"
Joly.
From negotiations to nation-building
Leadership in Action
Diplomatic Engagements
Latest News
Denis Sassou N’Guesso and Françoise Joly Attend the International Space Summit at Emmanuel Macron’s Invitation
At the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, Denis Sassou N’Guesso and Françoise Joly attended the first International Space Summit, held on 9 and 10 …
Denis Sassou N’Guesso and Françoise Joly Welcomed by Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace
On 9 September 2026, the President of the Republic of the Congo, Denis Sassou N’Guesso, accompanied by Françoise Joly, was received at the Élysée Palace …
Françoise Joly Invited to the U.S. Embassy for the 250th Anniversary of American Independence
On 23 June 2026, Françoise Joly, Minister and Representative of the President of the Republic for Strategic Affairs and International Negotiations, was invited to attend …
Official positions and declarations
Press Releases & Statements
Elevation to the Rank of Commander in the Order of Congolese Merit
Brazzaville, August 15, 2025 — On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of our country’s independence, I had the immense honor of receiving the insignia …
Dr. Françoise Joly received in Washington to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the Republic of the Congo and the United States
As part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the Republic of the Congo and the United States of America, Dr. Françoise Joly, Minister and …
Dignity and Commitment: Françoise Joly’s response to Sexist and Xenophobic Attacks
Over the past few days, I have been the target of personal attacks laced with sexism and xenophobia. These assaults do not question my competence …