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The World's Longest-Serving President Just Won Another Term in Office
Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema will see his nearly 37-year-long tenure in office extended after securing 93.7 percent of the vote.
Republic of Congo Accused of Bombing and Killing Civilians Amid Post-Election Unrest
Eyewitness accounts charge that government forces dropped upwards of 30 bombs in the country's southeast, destroying schools, churches, and medical facilities, according to Amnesty International.
Gunfire, Protests, and Flames: People Want the Republic of the Congo's President Gone
Two weeks after a disputed election, police clashed with unidentified gunmen and youth opposition members set two state buildings on fire in Brazzaville.
Vote Tally Extends Congo Republic Leader's 32-Year Rule as Opposition Cries Foul
Sassou Nguesso's political opposition has accused him of cheating for reelection, insisting that independent counts showed that he did not secure the 60 percent of the vote that the official count awarded him.
The Year Sub-Saharan Africa's Youth Pushed Back Against the Powers That Be
It's no coincidence that protests this year in the Republic of the Congo, Burundi, and South Africa came at a time when Africa's youth population is booming.
The Year Africa's Strongmen Embraced the 'Constitutional Coup'
In 2015, keeping power by force went out of fashion for some East and Central African leaders, who instead found ways to stay at the top legally -- but not without a fierce opposition.
Congo's Youth-Led Protest Movement Vows to Keep Fighting, After a Disputed Referendum
Following violent protests, a constitutional referendum held in Congo passed by a landslide, lifting restrictions on President Denis Sassou Nguesso standing for another term — after 32 years in charge.
Protesters Shot and Killed in Congo Republic Demonstrating Against Attempts to Extend President's 32-Year Rule
President Denis Sassou Nguesso, a 71-year-old former military commander, has ruled Congo for all but five years since 1979. On Sunday, the country will vote on constitutional reform to remove an age limit on the presidency and abolish term limits.
Congo Constitutional Referendum Could Allow the President to Extend His 32-Year Reign
The October 25 referendum opens the door to President Denis Sassou Nguesso serving a third term in office, and has sparked opposition protests in the country.