Congo-Brazzaville
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It’s time to shine a light on Congo’s Sassou-Nguesso and his abuses
Congo-Brazzaville’s autocratic regime has long been able to fly below the radar, in part thanks to China’s protection. Over 38 years in power, spread ... -
How some Florida condos could sink Sassou Nguesso’s succession plan
New revelations of luxury properties held by the Republic of Congo’s first family shed light on a regime running out of options. On 21 ... -
Congo: Sassou Nguesso wins another term but still faces two big threats
Managing elections through violence is one thing. Managing a handover of power to a family member is another. On 21 March, the Republic of ... -
Something is happening in Congo-Brazzaville
Amid opposition protests and a month before legislative elections, the internet has gone down, leading to an information blackout. On 11 June, citizens in ... -
Montreal: the latest hotspot for Africa’s rulers to keep their wealth?
A new African Arguments investigation has found that politically-exposed African nationals hold Canadian real estate worth several millions of dollars. The study, conducted in ... -
Republic of Congo government blames non-existent militia for attack, wages war on citizens
The official goal of President Sassou Nguesso’s assault on the Pool region is to target the Ninja militia. But with no such group in ... -
Why should anyone listen to the whitewashing of Congo-Brazzaville?
Former British MP Eric Joyce says Congo-B is a “broadly functioning democracy” and “exemplary member” of the EITI. Really? [This article has been amended ... -
President Sassou Nguesso prepares for final stage of his constitutional coup: elections in the Republic of Congo
The people may want change, but the government has made sure they won’t get it at the ballot box on 20 March. When citizens of ...
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