A vote in name only: Sassou N’Guesso’s Congo and the theatre of elections - The African Mirror
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A vote in name only: Sassou N’Guesso’s Congo and the theatre of elections - The African Mirror
Summary: The article analyzes Sassou N’Guesso’s long rule in the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) and frames recent elections as a controlled spectacle rather than genuine democratic contest. Key points:
- Constitutional changes in 2015 removed age and term limits, enabling N’Guesso to extend his grip on power.
- The government tightly controls information around elections: nationwide internet blackouts, restricted traffic to Brazzaville, and limited external scrutiny. -
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