Congo-Brazzaville’s Sassou N’Guesso reportedly weighs an opening to the opposition, with UPADS leader Pascal Tsaty Mabiala floated for prime minister.
Denis Sassou N’Guesso
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Congo’s Constitutional Court confirmed Denis Sassou N’Guesso’s first-round re-election with 94.90% of the vote and dismissed an annulment petition.
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After a fifth presidential bid, Joseph Kignoumbi Kia Mboungou conceded defeat and congratulated Denis Sassou N’Guesso on his March 2026 win, breaking ranks with rivals.
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Candidate Dave Mafoula is contesting Congo-Brazzaville’s provisional presidential results crediting Denis Sassou N’Guesso with 94.82% of the vote.
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In Brazzaville, opposition figure Joseph Kignoumbi Kia Mboungou conceded Denis Sassou N’Guesso’s presidential win, urging national unity over sterile dispute.
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The Francophonie’s observation mission led by Mohamed Beavougui judged Congo-Brazzaville’s 12 and 15 March presidential poll calm, orderly and professionally run.
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At his closing Brazzaville rally, Denis Sassou N’Guesso vowed to fast-track Maloukou’s industrial zone, farm mechanisation and digital reform.
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With one week to the vote, Congo-Brazzaville’s seven candidates crisscross the country as their spokespeople pledge to honour the ballot’s verdict.
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In Makoua, residents voice unanimous backing for outgoing President Denis Sassou N’Guesso days ahead of Congo-Brazzaville’s March 2026 presidential election.
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Congo-Brazzaville’s presidential campaign is in full swing ahead of the 12 and 15 March 2026 vote, with seven candidates fanning out across the country.