Former Belgian diplomat first to stand trial over 1961 murder of Congo’s Lumumba

A former Belgian diplomat has been ordered to stand trial over the 1961 murder of Patrice Lumumba, who became the first prime minister of Congo after the country’s independence from Belgium. The 93-year-old suspect is the first person to be prosecuted in the case. All other [...]

https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260317-former-belgian-diplomat-first-to-stand-trial-over-1961-murder-of-congo-s-lumumba

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Low turnout in Congo-Brazzaville presidential poll expected to extend Sassou’s rule

Votes are being counted in the Republic of Congo after a day of voting Sunday in a presidential election that is expected to extend President Denis Sassou Nguesso’s rule for a fifth term.

https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20260316-low-turnout-in-congo-brazzaville-presidential-poll-expected-to-extend-sassou-s-rule

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Congo polls close with Sassou Nguesso expected to extend rule

Provisional results are expected within 48 to 72 hours.

https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/congo-polls-close-with-sassou-nguesso-expected-to-extend-rule/

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Congo votes as Sassou Nguesso seeks to extend decades-long rule

More than 3.2 million Congolese were registered to vote

https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/congo-votes-as-sassou-nguesso-seeks-to-extend-decades-long-rule/

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