US EditionCongo Republic's Sassou wins re-election to fifth term with nearly 95% in tightly controlled vote
Incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso won 94.82% of votes amid opposition boycott and arrests, extending his nearly 42-year rule in a tightly controlled election.
- On Tuesday, state television reported President Denis Sassou Nguesso was re-elected with 94.82% of the vote, extending his nearly 42-year rule over the Republic of Congo.
- Main opposition parties boycotted the ballot, citing a lack of transparency, after the 2015 constitutional change removing term and age limits enabled Sassou to run for three additional terms.
- On Sunday, voting was marred by late openings and a nationwide internet blackout, while state television reported 84.65% turnout despite many Brazzaville polling stations having short or no lines and six little-known challengers, with Mabio Mavoungou Zinga, 69, winning 1.48%.
- The Constitutional Court has 15 days to examine challenges after defeated candidates file within five days, as this term is described as his last, focusing on succession.
- Despite recent stabilization and completing a three-year IMF programme last year, Congo faces international probes into family assets and widespread poverty, according to the World Bank.
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According to the provisional results announced this Tuesday at the end of the day, the outgoing President won 94.82 per cent of the vote, which remains to be confirmed by the Constitutional Court.
Denis Sassou Nguesso Secures Another Term Amidst Controversy
Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected as President of the Congo Republic with 94.82% of the vote, extending his 42-year rule. The election, marred by opposition arrests and an internet blackout, saw low competition due to main opposition parties boycotting. Sassou's latest term emphasizes a focus on succession.
Congo Republic's Sassou wins re-election with nearly 95% in tightly controlled vote
Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected with 94.82% of the vote, state television said on Tuesday, extending his nearly 42-year rule over the Central African oil producer.
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Republic of Congo's president reelected to fifth term, provisional results show
Provisional results announced by authorities in the Republic of Congo show that President Denis Sassou N’Guesso has been reelected for a fifth consecutive term.
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