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Congo-Brazzaville: Denis Sassou-Nguesso sworn in for fifth term

Denis Sassou-Nguesso, 82, was sworn in for a fifth term as head of Congo-Brazzaville, consolidating his decades-long political grip.

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This reelection extends the dominance of a major Central African political figure despite international criticism of democratic freedoms.

The swearing-in occurs amid major regional stakes and persistent economic challenges for the oil-producing country.

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