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Vol 62 No 2

Published 21st January 2021


Congo-Brazzaville

Sassou soldiers on

It came as no surprise when, just before Christmas, President Denis Sassou-Nguesso was officially nominated by the ruling Parti Congolais du Travail (PCT) as its candidate in the 21 March presidential election. Sassou, who will be seeking a fourth term, has not formally accepted the candidacy but there is every sign that the 77-year-old will.

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