President Denis Sassou Nguesso seeks fifth consecutive term
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AfricanewsMarch 16, 2026 at 08:26 AM UTCRepublic of Congo votes in presidential election
President Dennis Sassou N'Guesso, 82, seems set to win a fifth term in a row in Sunday's election in the Republic of Congo. Sassou N'Guesso is already one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.
DW WorldMarch 15, 2026 at 12:04 PM UTC