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Republic of Congo votes in an election that’s expected to extend incumbent president’s 42-year rule
Incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso seeks a fifth term amid boycotts by opposition parties and internet shutdowns, with 3 million registered voters expected to have low turnout.
- Three million people are registered to vote in the Republic of Congo's presidential election, in which incumbent President Dennis Sassou NGuesso runs for a fifth consecutive term.
- Analysts say none of the six other candidates can mount a significant challenge against Sassou NGuesso, who has been in power for 42 years.
- Two major parties are boycotting the elections over allegations of unfair electoral practices.
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In Congo-Brazzaville, the presidential election began with the potential victory of Denis Sassou Nguesso and massive abstention Voters were rare in polling stations
·France
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The Seattle Times+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
The Republic of Congo votes in election that could extend incumbent president’s 42-year rule
The Republic of Congo is voting to elect a new leader Sunday as incumbent President Dennis Sassou N’Guesso runs for a fifth consecutive term.
·Seattle, United States
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The Republic of Congo votes in election that could extend incumbent president's 42-year rule
The Republic of Congo is voting to elect a new leader Sunday as incumbent President Dennis Sassou N’Guesso runs for a fifth consecutive term.
·United States
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Total News Sources38
Leaning Left8Leaning Right6Center15Last UpdatedBias Distribution52% Center
Bias Distribution
- 52% of the sources are Center
52% Center
L 27%
C 52%
R 21%
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