In Congo, security forces have started voting in the town of Dolisie, ahead of Wednesday’s presidential election. They are a total of 12,000 soldiers and police to vote. Congolese authorities say this would free up security forces, and allow them to focus on securing polling stations on Wednesday. But most …
Read More »Congo Brazaville long-time ruler Denis Sassou Nguesso runs for fourth term
Eight canditates are running for the presidential elections in Congo Brazaville and their names have been submitted to the constitutional court for validation ahead of the 21 March election. President Denis Sassou Nguesso will face seven challengers including the former finance minister, Mathias Dzon, and Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas, the son …
Read More »Congolese Republic: the poll date is finally known
The Republic of Congo’s electoral commission has announced that the presidential election will take place on March 21. They further confirmed that the defense and security forces will vote on March 17, allowing the army and police to devote themselves to securing the voting process on Election Day. This is …
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