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Sassou Nguesso Wins 5th Term with 94.8% Vote
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
Summary: Denis Sassou Nguesso's supporters celebrate as he secures a fifth term in Congo-Brazzaville with nearly 95% of the vote.
WHO: Denis Sassou Nguesso
WHAT: Wins fifth term in presidential election
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 9:53 AM ET
WHERE: Congo-Brazzaville
WHY: Provisional results show overwhelming support
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