A Sunday of Elections in Several African Countries
Five African countries, namely Benin, Cape Verde, Congo, Niger, and Senegal witnessed crucial presidential or parliamentary elections on Sunday, and a referendum on presidential term […]
Denis Sassou Nguesso
Congo: Presidential Campaign Kicks off Friday
The Presidential campaign in Congo is to officially kick off this Friday with nine candidates participating in the race. Incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso who […]
Congo: Sassou Nguesso laces boots to run for president again
The members of the investiture commission of the Republic of Congo’s ruling party are expected to propose a presidential candidate for the March presidential election […]
Congo: Over 90% of voters endorse Sassou Nguesso’s third-term bid
Over 90 percent of voters in the Republic of Congo approved a referendum on changing the constitution to enable President Denis Sassou Nguesso run for […]
Congo: 4 killed in protest against Nguesso’s ‘third term’
Police in Congo Republic have shot dead four protesters during a demonstration against a constitutional referendum that could open the door for the long-time President […]
Congo: Mass demonstration against ‘constitutional coup’
Thousands of people staged a mass demonstration in Congo’s capital city on Sunday to voice their opposition to possible constitutional changes that would allow President […]
Congo: Sassou Nguesso holds referendum on third term bid
Congo Brazzaville’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso on Tuesday announced a referendum on Constitutional amendments that could allow him to run for a third term in […]