Event Brief
Congo Begins Vote Count for Sassou N’Guesso's Fifth Term
Filed: Mar 16, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Summary: Vote counting starts in Congo as President Sassou N’Guesso seeks a fifth term, reflecting a trend of long-serving leaders in Africa.
WHO: Congo
WHAT: Vote counting for presidential election
WHEN: Mar 16, 2026 at 5:26 AM ET
WHERE: Congo
WHY: To confirm Sassou N’Guesso's potential victory
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