Two Congo-Brazzaville candidates reject the provisional results of the March 15 vote, citing irregularities, an inflated turnout and a communications blackout.

In Oyo, northern Congo-Brazzaville, Wewa motorbike taxis power daily mobility, create youth jobs and reach cut-off districts, even as road safety concerns grow.

Congo-Brazzaville’s Denis Sassou-Nguesso secured a new five-year term with 94.82% of the vote, on 84.65% turnout, per provisional results announced March 17.

Congo-Brazzaville’s interior minister proclaims provisional results: Denis Sassou N’Guesso wins re-election with 94.82% on 84.65% turnout.

After Congo-Brazzaville’s March 15 presidential vote, Brazzaville residents say the internet and phone blackout hurt patients, workers and election observers.

Congo-Brazzaville held its presidential vote on March 15 under a nationwide phone and internet blackout, leaving the count unverifiable as results stay pending.