Congo’s Nguesso to rule beyond 40 years after re-election victory
– – President Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo-Brazzaville is set to rule his country beyond four decades after securing a fourth term in office in this year’s presidential election. He won re-election by a landslide, with 89% of the vote, according to the country’s interior minister. The main opposition candidate Guy-Brice Parfait Kolélas – who died on Sunday after catching Covid-19 had 8%. The turnout was 67.55% and elections this year were held in a peaceful atmosphere. Republic of the Congo, Presidential election (preliminary results) Sassou-Nguesso (PCT, centre-left/authoritarian): 89%Kolélas (UDH-YUKI, centre):…
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