Firmin Édouard Matoko
Firmin Édouard Matoko is a Congolese diplomat and the current Deputy Director of UNESCO, responsible for Africa priorities and external relations. He is actively campaigning for the position of Director-General of UNESCO, as he seeks to secure support from various member states ahead of the upcoming elections, backed by his home country's government.
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Firmin Édouard Matoko was the opponent of Khaled El-Enany in the UNESCO election, receiving only 2 votes.
Unesco : désignation de l’Égyptien El-Enany, échec de la diplomatie gabonaise ? | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2025-10-07
Firmin Edouard Matoko was Khaled El-Enany's opponent in the election for UNESCO Director-General.
L’Egyptien Khaled El-Enany élu à la direction de l’Unesco
France· 2025-10-06
Firmin Edouard Matoko competed against Khaled El-Anani for the position of Director-General of UNESCO.
خالد العناني يفوز بمنصب مدير عام منظمة اليونسكو كأول مصرى وعربى يحسم المقعد
Egypt· 2025-10-06
Firmin Edouard Matoko is a former Deputy Director for Africa and External Relations at UNESCO and is competing for the director-general position.
A l’Unesco, la rude bataille de deux candidats africains pour la directionFrance· 2025-10-05
Firmin Édouard Matoko is the Republic of Congo’s candidate for Director-General of UNESCO, advocating for inclusivity and science-based solutions.
UNESCO Leadership Bid: Matoko Vows New Era of Inclusivity and Science-Based Solutions | News
Liberia· 2025-10-02
Firmin Édouard Matoko is a candidate for the position of Director-General of UNESCO.
Haïti sollicitée pour soutenir la candidature de Firmin Édouard Matoko à la tête de l’UNESCO
Haiti· 2025-09-24
Firmin Edouard Matoko is also a candidate for the position of director general of UNESCO.
Direction général de l'Unesco : le Congo et l’Égypte, seuls candidats en lice, invités à s’accorder pour le bien de l’Afrique | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2025-09-08Firmin Édouard Matoko is the Congolese candidate for the leadership of UNESCO, currently serving as the deputy director in charge of Africa and external relations.
Le pari de Firmin Édouard MatokoHaiti· 2025-08-06