In Congo’s Niari department, Tsinguidi’s youth demand that Chinese gold miner Good-Luck suspend work until social and economic pledges are honored.
Congo-Brazzaville
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Congo-Brazzaville’s Constitutional Court has officially validated the results of the presidential election, confirming Denis Sassou N’Guesso’s re-election for a new five-year term amid cross-party congratulations.
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Central Bank BEAC projects 5.3% growth for Congo-Brazzaville in 2026, driven by rebounding oil output, LNG and tamed 2.7% inflation below the CEMAC ceiling.
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After his March re-election, Denis Sassou N’Guesso may open his government to the opposition, with UPADS leader Pascal Tsaty Mabiala tipped as prime minister.
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AU, OIF and ECCAS observers praised Congo’s March 2026 presidential vote at a joint press conference, urging no future internet shutdowns during polls.
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Congo-Brazzaville’s Constitutional Court confirmed Denis Sassou Nguesso’s re-election with 94.82% of the vote, clearing the way for a new presidential term.
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After Congo’s Constitutional Court confirmed Denis Sassou-Nguesso’s re-election, speculation grows over who will join the next government and what reforms may follow.
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Analysts, journalists and civil society observers question the 84.65% turnout announced for Congo-Brazzaville’s March 2026 presidential election, calling it unrealistic.
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Vladimir Putin congratulated Denis Sassou Nguesso after the Constitutional Court confirmed his re-election, highlighting strong Russia-Congo bilateral cooperation.
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The Constitutional Court of Congo-Brazzaville officially confirmed Denis Sassou N’Guesso’s re-election on March 28, 2026, with 94.90% of the vote and a turnout of 84.99%, while dismissing Mafoula’s annulment petition.
