Congo-Brazzaville’s new 41-member government, led by Anatole Collinet Makosso, was unveiled on 25 April 2026, with a new foreign minister and key reshuffles.
Lucien Mabiala
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Ocopel’s report says peace prevailed during Congo-Brazzaville’s March 2026 presidential election, despite provocative remarks by some candidates.
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Congo-Brazzaville’s World Malaria Day ceremony in Pointe-Noire revealed over 1.4 million cases and 2,250 deaths in 2025, prompting calls for stronger community-based action.
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Veteran diplomat Constant Serge Bounda becomes Congo’s foreign minister, tasked with deepening economic partnerships and diversifying alliances.
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President Sassou N’Guesso’s new Congolese cabinet brings 41 members under PM Anatole Collinet Makosso, a new deputy premier and six departures.
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Presidential director of cabinet Florent Tsiba announced the full composition of Congo-Brazzaville’s new 42-member government on April 24, 2026, with Jean-Jacques Bouya named as deputy prime minister.
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President Denis Sassou N’Guesso has reappointed Anatole Collinet Makosso as Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo following his inauguration for a new five-year term, signaling institutional continuity.
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President Denis Sassou N’Guesso has reappointed Florent Ntsiba as chief of staff and Stevie Pea Ondongo as secretary-general of the presidency, signaling institutional continuity in Congo-Brazzaville.
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President Sassou N’Guesso renewed his confidence in Florent Ntsiba and Stevie Pea Ondongo for Presidency posts, after his 16 April Kintele inauguration.
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After resigning following President Sassou Nguesso’s April 16 inauguration, Premier Makosso convened a cabinet council to ensure continuity of public services during the transition to a new government.
