Republic of Congo election: Who is running and what's at stake?
Congo Brazzaville's presidential election is largely ceremonial, with incumbent President Sassou Nguesso expected to win re-election after leading the nation for over 40 years despite severe political repression and economic challenges.
Republic of the Congo elections: A foregone conclusion?
Denis Sassou Nguesso has dominated Republic of Congo politics for 47 years, maintaining regional stability despite neighboring countries' crises, and faces seven obscure challengers in the March 15 election.