Summary
Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected for a fifth term according to provisional results. The election results showed he received 94.82% of the vote, with criticism surrounding the fairness of the election process. Key opposition parties boycotted the election, citing unfair practices.
Key Facts
- Denis Sassou Nguesso was re-elected as President of the Republic of Congo for a fifth term.
- Provisional results show he received 94.82% of the votes.
- Voter turnout was reported at 84.65%, but some polling stations had short or no lines.
- Two key opposition parties boycotted the election due to alleged unfair practices.
- The internet was shut down during the election, which is a usual practice in these votes.
- Some human rights activists were reportedly arrested during the election period.
- The country has a high level of international debt, despite being rich in natural resources.
- Sassou Nguesso has been in power for almost 42 years, with breaks, since 1979.
