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Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, is seeking a fifth consecutive term in the Republic of Congo's March 15 presidential election, running under the banner of the Presidential Majority, a coalition of nearly 20 political parties.

Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, is seeking a fifth consecutive term in the Republic of Congo's March 15 presidential election, running under the banner of the Presidential Majority, a coalition of nearly 20 political parties.

Six candidates are standing against Sassou Nguesso, but two major parties are boycotting the vote over allegations of unfair electoral practices, and two prominent opposition leaders remain imprisoned on 20-year sentences.

Six candidates are standing against Sassou Nguesso, but two major parties are boycotting the vote over allegations of unfair electoral practices, and two prominent opposition leaders remain imprisoned on 20-year sentences.

Observers predicted voter turnout would fall below the nearly 68 percent recorded in 2021, when Sassou Nguesso won with 88.4 percent of the vote. Polling stations in Brazzaville had short lines or none at all on election day.

Observers predicted voter turnout would fall below the nearly 68 percent recorded in 2021, when Sassou Nguesso won with 88.4 percent of the vote. Polling stations in Brazzaville had short lines or none at all on election day.

Internet monitoring group NetBlocks reported a nationwide internet blackout during the election, with connectivity at around 3% of ordinary levels — a pattern described as "technically consistent" with a similar outage during the 2021 presidential election.

Internet monitoring group NetBlocks reported a nationwide internet blackout during the election, with connectivity at around 3% of ordinary levels — a pattern described as "technically consistent" with a similar outage during the 2021 presidential election.

The Republic of Congo is the third-largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa, yet more than half its population of around 6 million lives below the poverty line, and public debt has exceeded 90 percent of GDP.

The Republic of Congo is the third-largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa, yet more than half its population of around 6 million lives below the poverty line, and public debt has exceeded 90 percent of GDP.

Russian President Vladimir Putin described the Republic of Congo as "a key priority" of Russia's foreign policy in Africa during talks with Sassou Nguesso. Russia holds a 90 percent stake in a Congolese oil pipeline, and the two countries have accumulated an estimated $3.2 billion in Chinese debt alongside Russian energy ties.

Russian President Vladimir Putin described the Republic of Congo as "a key priority" of Russia's foreign policy in Africa during talks with Sassou Nguesso. Russia holds a 90 percent stake in a Congolese oil pipeline, and the two countries have accumulated an estimated $3.2 billion in Chinese debt alongside Russian energy ties.

Congo's 82-Year-Old Leader Seeks 5th Term Amid Boycott

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