Lates News from Congo-Brazzaville
Author: Stephen Mbayo
Analysts, journalists and civil society observers question the 84.65% turnout announced for Congo-Brazzaville’s March 2026 presidential vote, calling it unrealistic.
Congo’s Constitutional Court confirms Denis Sassou N’Guesso re-elected with 94.90% as it rejects Dave Mafoula’s challenge over alleged irregularities.
Congo’s Constitutional Court rejected Dave Mafoula’s annulment bid, ruling his evidence insufficient and confirming Denis Sassou N’Guesso’s re-election with 94.90% of the vote.
Congo-Brazzaville’s Constitutional Court confirmed Denis Sassou Nguesso’s reelection with 94.90% of the vote and 84.99% turnout, rejecting an annulment appeal.
In Congo-Brazzaville’s Bouenza, a women’s council official toured villages to thank women for their strong turnout in the March presidential vote.
Congo-Brazzaville community teachers will strike from April 4, demanding at least five of nine months in unpaid grants and fairer recruitment quotas.
The WHO has handed Congo-Brazzaville’s health ministry over 45 million FCFA in respiratory and monitoring equipment to strengthen emergency services nationwide.
Five-time candidate Joseph Kignoumbi Kia Mboungou concedes Congo’s March 2026 presidential election and congratulates Denis Sassou N’Guesso on his win.
Independent candidate Uphrem Dave Mafoula petitions Congo’s Constitutional Court, alleging grave irregularities in the March vote that returned Sassou N’Guesso.
Congo-Brazzaville’s ruling PCT celebrates Denis Sassou N’Guesso’s re-election with 94.82% and pledges to back his governing project.