Republic of the Congo

15 Mar · President

● Regional interest

Facts

Centres on regime continuity in an oil-producing Central African state with limited electoral competition.

Date status: Held

Category: National (direct)

A country's own general, parliamentary or presidential election.

Direct vote — citizens vote directly for this position.

Last checked: 2026-09-01

Sources

Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/17/congos-president-nguesso-to-secure-fifth-term-provisional-results-predict
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Republic_of_the_Congo_presidential_election

Forecasts or Results

President Denis Sassou Nguesso, in power since 1997 (and earlier 1979–1992), was re-elected to a fifth term with 94.9% of the vote amid an opposition boycott, arrests of activists and a nationwide internet blackout on election day.

Reported by: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/17/congos-president-nguesso-to-secure-fifth-term-provisional-results-predict

Recorded: 2026-09-06

Election observation

No observer assessment recorded yet.

Election history

Past elections, turnout and electoral system details for Republic of the Congo, from IFES ElectionGuide.

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