Congolese President Sassou Nguesso declared winner of fifth term

Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected for a fifth consecutive term, securing 94.82 percent of the vote amid claims of electoral unfairness. Voter turnout was reported at 84.65 percent, though many polling stations in Brazzaville saw low participation. Key opposition parties boycotted the election, and prominent opposition figures remain imprisoned. Sassou Nguesso has ruled for nearly 42 years, with his government facing ongoing human rights concerns and significant national debt.

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