Denis Sassou N’Guesso sworn in for another term in Republic of Congo, extending 42-year rule

The Republic of Congo’s president, Denis Sassou N’Guesso, has been sworn in to a new five-year term in a packed stadium.
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Congo and Rwanda agree on steps to de-escalate tensions in eastern Congo

GOMA, Congo — Congolese and Rwandan officials met in the United States and agreed on coordinated steps to de-escalate tensions in eastern Congo, where government troops are fighting rebels backed by ...

In Congo, an unconventional Christian movement has existential lessons for the troubled nation

Simon Kimbangu, founder of one of Africa’s largest independent churches, spent 30 years in jail and died a prisoner, banished ...
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Congo Republic's Sassou wins re-election with nearly 95% in tightly controlled vote

BRAZZAVILLE, March 17 (Reuters) - Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected with 94.82% of the vote, state television said on Tuesday, extending his nearly 42-year rule over ...