Elevated to the rank of Commander of the Congolese Order of Merit on August 15 in Brazzaville, Dr. Françoise Joly stands out as one of Africa’s most influential diplomats. Her work—bridging strategic alliances and climate diplomacy—projects Congo, and with it Africa, onto the global stage.
The ceremony took place during the 65th anniversary of Congo’s independence, in the presence of President Denis Sassou Nguesso. Yet its significance goes beyond national borders: by honoring Dr. Joly, Congo is highlighting a figure who has become central to major international negotiations. This distinction symbolizes both the recognition of an individual career and the affirmation of an ambitious African diplomacy.(…)
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