The Republic of Congo and Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation as Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso begins a five-day official visit to Dakar. Makosso arrived in the Senegalese capital on June 10 and was received by his counterpart, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, at the Léopold Sédar Senghor military airport. The visit, which runs until June 15, comes at the invitation of the Senegalese government and underscores growing momentum for regional integration between West and Central Africa.
Accompanied by a high-level ministerial delegation, Prime Minister Makosso is scheduled to hold a series of bilateral talks with Senegalese officials, including a closed-door meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Discussions will focus on expanding collaboration in key sectors such as energy, trade, education, infrastructure, and regional security.
Officials say the visit signals Brazzaville’s strategic interest in strengthening its partnerships with regional players like Senegal, with both countries seeking to align their development agendas and boost intra-African cooperation. Makosso’s visit is expected to culminate in a bilateral communiqué outlining new areas of cooperation and a roadmap for follow-up engagements. Observers say the trip reflects a broader trend of African nations pursuing stronger south-south partnerships amid shifting global dynamics.
