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Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
30 March 2026
1. Republic of Congo - Brazzaville
Congo-Brazzaville Constitutional Court confirms Elder Sassou Nguesso re election with 95% this past weekend. The March 15 election gave Sassou Nguesso, who has led the oil-rich Central African Republic for 4 decades, a new 5-year term.=
2. Benin – Porto Novo
With just over two weeks to go to Benin’s presidential elections, the two candidates vying for the country’s top job have kicked off their campaigns.
Incumbent Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is a strong favourite to win against opposition candidate and seasoned…
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