Since Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Steven Moussala Banzouzi has been the Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Xi’an Think Tank for Sino‑African Cooperation and Development (XTT-SACD). As spokesperson for Francophone intellectuals at the closing ceremony of the Xi’an seminar on “Chinese‑style modernization and African development”, he was entrusted by Héribert‑Label Élisée Adjovi, Chairman of the Think Tank, together with the other members of the Executive Bureau, with the mission of providing expertise and counsel to the association. Your Pan‑African Magazine of Diplomacy and International Relations "Le Label Diplomatique" presents here his biography.
Steven Moussala Banzouzi, born January 17, 1986 in Brazzaville, is an expert in international cooperation, strategic analysis, and institutional diplomacy, whose career is distinguished by high‑level training in defense, security, and intelligence.
A graduate auditor of the Institut des Hautes Études de Défense Nationale (IHEDN), a distinction conferred by decree of the French Prime Minister published in the Journal Officiel on July 26, 2019, he belongs to the tradition of senior officials called upon to contribute to high‑level strategic reflection and the development of public policies in defense and security. This demanding and selective training gave him an in‑depth understanding of contemporary challenges, particularly in international crisis management, sovereignty, and strategic cooperation.
Building on this path, he pursued specialized training in intelligence at the French Center for Intelligence Research (CF2R), a leading institution in the analysis of issues related to strategic intelligence and global security dynamics. This specialization strengthened his ability to understand complex environments, anticipate risks, and produce analyses of high decision‑making value in sensitive contexts.
Armed with this dual expertise, Steven Moussala Banzouzi has held strategic positions within governmental and diplomatic institutions in Central Africa. As Advisor to the Prime Minister, Head of Government, he managed international institutional relations and coordinated cooperation policies, contributing to strategic recommendations and supporting public decision‑making. His work required a nuanced reading of political and security balances.
He also held responsibilities in research and foresight with the National Human Rights Commission in Congo and in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he conducted in‑depth analyses of political and security risks and monitored regional geopolitical dynamics. His tenure at the French Embassy in Kinshasa further consolidated his diplomatic experience, contributing to the development of institutional partnerships and bilateral cooperation.
Alongside his institutional career, he directs the agency “Les Frères Moussala”, specializing in influence diplomacy consulting, international crisis management, and strategic communication. There, he mobilizes expertise enriched by solid experience in institutional communication and influence strategy.
At the crossroads of strategic reflection, intelligence, and public action, Steven Moussala Banzouzi stands out for his ability to anticipate, his analytical rigor, and his mastery of French, European, and African institutional networks. His career illustrates a demanding and structured approach to contemporary issues of security and international cooperation, founded on expertise, discretion, and a strong sense of statecraft.