Dr. Françoise Joly
Senior Diplomat / Strategic Adviser / Global Negotiator
Dr. Françoise Joly is a distinguished senior diplomat with international recognition for her expertise in global diplomacy, international relations, geopolitical strategy, conflict resolution, international security, and sovereign finance. She serves as a strategic adviser to several Heads of State and governments around the world.
Currently, Dr. Joly holds the position of Personal Representative of the President of the Republic of Congo, His Excellency Mr. Denis Sassou Nguesso, with the rank of Minister. In this capacity, she leads strategic missions and high-level international negotiations on behalf of the Presidency.
Pioneering Global Leadership and Strategic Influence
For over a decade, she has also directed the Trade and Investment Office, a specialized entity that forges strategic partnerships between governments and global investors. Under her leadership, the office works with a network of over 100 world-renowned experts in critical sectors such as infrastructure, energy, urban development, innovation, natural resources, strategic technologies, and international security.
Dr. Joly’s unique blend of diplomatic acumen and business insight has made her a highly respected figure across continents. She is widely regarded as a trailblazer in global leadership and a powerful advocate for female representation in international affairs—combining discretion, analytical rigor, and political finesse in a field still largely dominated by men.
Shaping Global Agendas from Africa to the World
She is a regular presence at key strategic forums worldwide:
At each of these platforms, she advocates for a strong, strategic, and influential Africa on the global stage.
A New Voice for a Strategic Africa
In parallel with her diplomatic career, Dr. Françoise Joly has taken part in humanitarian missions in crisis zones, including in Sudan and Somalia, where she has been actively committed to the protection of civilians and the upholding of international humanitarian law.
A true global citizen, Dr. Joly is fluent in French, English, Spanish, and Korean, allowing her to operate seamlessly at the highest levels of international diplomacy and global economic engagement.
Discreet yet determined, Dr. Françoise Joly embodies an Africa that negotiates, builds, anticipates, and asserts its strategic presence within global power arenas. With intelligence, precision, and political acumen, she wields influence, language, and strategy to navigate and shape complex international environments.
Her motto: “Make Africa Great” – MAG!
Inspired by Donald Trump’s call to “Make America Great Again,” Dr. Joly believes it is time to restore Africa’s greatness. Through her actions, she represents a bold, clear-eyed, and strategic voice for a confident and future-focused African continent.
Inspired by Strategic Minds, Guided by Global Icons
Dr. Françoise Joly draws inspiration from prominent historical and contemporary figures who have shaped diplomacy, strategic affairs, and humanitarian action: