Africa: Presidential Elections in the Republic of Congo - allAfrica.com

June 17, 20261 min readafrica

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Elections: In March 2026, Denis Sassou Nguesso won a fifth presidential term in the Republic of Congo with 94.82% amid widespread voter apathy and reports of an internet/text-message blackout during voting. Unusually low polling station turnout contradicted official claims of high participation.
Governance and rights: The article highlights a harsh crackdown under the DGSP since late 2025, labeled Operation Zéro Kuluna, targeting youths (referred to as bébés no

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