Politics

President Al-Sissi telephoned Denis Sassou N’Guesso to congratulate him on his re-election, signalling Cairo’s intent to deepen bilateral cooperation with Brazzaville.

The MCDDI congratulates Denis Sassou Nguesso on his 94.90% re-election, pledging loyalty to the presidential majority and his governing programme.

Analyst Donald Mankassa argues Congo-Brazzaville’s decisive vote must now translate into schooling, jobs and a renewed pact of trust with its youth.

Congo-Brazzaville’s Constitutional Court has validated the presidential results, formally confirming Denis Sassou Nguesso’s new term as parliament pledges support.

Emmanuel Macron congratulates Denis Sassou N’Guesso on re-election, pledging renewed Franco-Congolese cooperation on culture, youth and Congo Basin forests.

Congo-Brazzaville’s Sassou N’Guesso reportedly weighs an opening to the opposition, with UPADS leader Pascal Tsaty Mabiala floated for prime minister.

Xi Jinping congratulated Denis Sassou-N’Guesso on his re-election, vowing to deepen strategic cooperation between China and the Republic of Congo.