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Imminent Elections Obscure Republic of Congo’s Growing Succession Battle

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North Africa
As the Republic of the Congo approaches a March 15 presidential election widely viewed as tightly controlled, attention is fixed on Denis Sassou Nguesso — the 82-year-old incumbent seeking what researchers say will be effectively a fifth consecutive term since his 1997 return to power. Analysts Remadji Hoinathy and Nirvaly Mooloo of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) warn that the vote is unlikely to alter the country's political trajectory, suggesting instead that the ruling Parti Congolais du Travail (PCT) will…

DR Congo’s President Tshisekedi Reveals Vision for a New Constitution

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Central Africa
In a significant political twist, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has revealed intentions to create a commission tasked with reviewing the existing Constitution. This endeavor might lead to the scrapping of term limits, ultimately opening the door for a potential third presidential term. Tshisekedi, who assumed the presidency in January 2024 following a highly contentious re-election battle in December, is now advocating for alterations to a Constitution that first received the nod from voters…