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Congo-Brazzaville's Sassou Nguesso Wins Fifth Term
Denis Sassou Nguesso, Congo-Brazzaville's incumbent president, has secured a fifth term according to provisional results. He is one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.
Sassou Nguesso Secures Fifth Term
Denis Sassou Nguesso, the incumbent president of Congo-Brazzaville, has been re-elected for a fifth term in a landslide victory, provisional results revealed on Tuesday. At 82 years old, Sassou Nguesso stands as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, having held power for a total of 42 years.
Opposition Boycotts Election
The main opposition parties boycotted the vote, dismissing it as a 'farce'. Despite the opposition's strong criticism and boycott, President Sassou Nguesso successfully secured his re-election, extending his long tenure in power.
*Source: France24 (2026-03-17)*
