Congo President's Decisive Re-Election Extends Decades-Long Reign
Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso has secured a fifth term in office, cementing his nearly 42-year rule over the country. Provisional results show a decisive victory.
In a move that will cement his long-standing grip on power, Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected for a fifth term, according to provisional results from the country's electoral commission. The 78-year-old leader, who has ruled the Republic of Congo for nearly 42 years, secured over 88% of the vote in the March 21 election, solidifying his position as one of Africa's longest-serving heads of state.
Sassou Nguesso's victory comes as no surprise to many observers, who have criticized the election process as lacking in true political competition. Opposition parties boycotted the vote, accusing the government of repression and an uneven playing field. International observers from the African Union and the International Organisation of La Francophonie also noted
Source: Al Jazeera
