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Palace Intrigues
Vladimir Putin, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Félix Tshisekedi

Intrigues big and small – every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond. [...]

CongoLimited attendance at Julienne Sassou-Nguesso's wedding

RussiaPutin's Africa man in tête-à-tête with Ahoua Don Mello

DRCAn unhappy Francophonie summit

Published on 17/10/2024 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 4 minutes

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Congo
Congo Grand Lodge holds AGM

On 18 October the freemasons of the Congo Grand Lodge will hold their AGM in Brazzaville for the first time in two years, at the invitation of Grand Master Denis Sassou-Nguesso.

Subscribers only Politics 29.09.2025

Congo
The political strings behind Denis Christel Sassou-Nguesso's wedding

Several ministers and ambassadors travelled to Dubai mid-May to celebrate the nuptials of the president's son and Nathalie Bumba-Pembe. However, some important clan members declined the invitation.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 20.05.2025

Congo
President Sassou-Nguesso expected to make official visit to France

The Congolese head of state is due to make an official visit to France at the end of February, during which he will hold talks with Emmanuel Macron. During this trip, the so-called "ill-gotten gains" case against several people close to Denis Sassou-Nguesso could loom large once again.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 31.01.2025

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and Republic of the Congo's President Denis Sassou-Nguesso at the Élysée Palace, Paris, France, 3 September 2019.

Congo
Sassou to meet Pope Francis and Giorgia Meloni in Rome

The Congolese president will be in Rome from 24 November for a working visit due to last several days.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.11.2024

Kenya, Morocco
Race to head AU Commission in full swing in French-speaking bloc

Djibouti's foreign minister is the main challenger to former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga for the AU Commission chairmanship next year. Youssouf made the most of the 19th Francophonie Summit held in France earlier this month to rally support for his bid.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.10.2024

French junior minister for the Francophonie Thani Mohamed Soilihi (left) welcomes Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti's foreign minister, on the eve of the 19th Francophonie Summit in Paris on 4 October 2024.

Palace Intrigues
Andry Rajoelina, Emmanuel Macron, Pascaline Bongo, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Denis Sassou-Nguesso

Intrigues big and small – every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

MadagascarWill Macron attend Rajoelina's Indian Ocean Commission summit?

GabonPascaline Bongo and Oligui Nguema's tête-à-tête

Republic of CongoSassou's daughter sets new wedding date

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 10.10.2024

Gabon
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's low-profile meetings in Paris

On the sidelines of the Francophonie summit in Villers-Cotterêts, France, last week, Gabon's transitional president met with Ivorian head of state Alassane Ouattara and Emmanuel Macron's personal envoy for Africa, Jean-Marie Bockel.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.10.2024

Emmanuel Macron welcomes Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to the 19th Francophonie summit in Villers-Cotterets on 4 October 2024.

DRC
Macron aims to get Luanda peace process back on track

On the sidelines of the Francophonie Summit, which opens on 4 October, the French head of state will hold separate meetings with presidents Paul Kagame and Félix Tshisekedi. The Angola-backed agreement between Kigali and Kinshasa will be at the heart of these talks.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.09.2024

French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on 22 September 2024.

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Palace Intrigues
Vladimir Putin, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Félix Tshisekedi

CongoLimited attendance at Julienne Sassou-Nguesso's wedding