politics
Congo's Predictable Polls: A Look at Sassou's Unchallenged Reign
March 15, 2026
In Congo Republic, a presidential election took place, and it was pretty clear who would win. Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has been in charge for a very long time, was expected to keep his position. He is 82 years old and has been leading the country since 1979, except for a short break in the 1990s.
