2026 Republic of the Congo presidential election

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Presidential elections were held in the Republic of the Congo on 15 March 2026. Incumbent president Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Congolese Party of Labour stood for re-election against six other candidates. Sassou Nguesso has ruled the Republic of the Congo since 1997, and previously held the presidency from 1979 to 1992. The elections were held amid widespread allegations of unfair electoral practices. Major opposition parties boycotted the vote, human rights activists were arrested in the lead-up to polling day, and a nationwide internet blackout occurred on election day. Sassou Nguesso was the only candidate permitted to travel the country to campaign. Provisional results announced by Interior Minister Raymond Mboulou on 17 March declared Sassou Nguesso re-elected to a fifth term with 95% of the vote, on a reported turnout of 85%. His closest challenger, Alliance for Democratic Alternation candidate Mavoungou Zinga Mabio, received 1.5% of the vote. The reported turnout stood in contrast...

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