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Roughly 2.6 million Congolese were registered to vote on March 15, 2026, as Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, sought a fifth term against six rivals amid an opposition boycott.

Brazzaville polling stations saw thin early turnout as Congo-Brazzaville’s presidential vote opened, with material delays slowing several centres.

Brazzaville prefect Gilbert Mouanda-Mouanda toured every polling district before the March 15 presidential election, putting readiness at 98 to 99 percent.

At his closing rally in Brazzaville, Denis Sassou N’Guesso pledged to speed up Congo-Brazzaville’s development through industry, farming and digital reform.

Congo-Brazzaville’s soldiers, police and gendarmes cast early ballots in Brazzaville on March 12, 2026, under calm and disciplined conditions ahead of the vote.

In Owando, presidential candidate Denis Sassou-N’Guesso pledged a public university, revived farm crops and a paved Owando-Ngoko road if re-elected.

Presidential candidate Mabio Mavoungou-Zinga unveiled his seven-pillar ‘Cap pour demain’ programme in Brazzaville ahead of Congo’s March 12 and 15 vote.

President Sassou N’Guesso held a minute of silence for late Minister of State Firmin Ayessa during his Cuvette campaign stop before heading to Oyo.

Congo-Brazzaville heads to the March 15 presidential vote as Sassou Nguesso faces six rivals. Citizens weigh in on turnout and a divided opposition.

With one week left before Congo-Brazzaville’s March 12 vote, seven candidates tour the country as a TV debate sees rivals pledge to accept the results.