The Republic of Congo is set to hold its presidential election on March 15, 2026
The news was announced by the government’s spokesperson Thierry Moungalla.
According to the Constitution, the presidential election must be held at least 30 days and no more than 40 days before the end of the current presidential term.
Incumbent President Denis Sassou-Nguesso was sworn in for this term on April 16, 2021.
The electoral administration has not yet set the deadlines for submitting candidacies.
In the meantime, the Congolese Labour Party (PCT) has already nominated Denis Sassou-Nguesso as its candidate.
Other possible candidates include former rebel leader Frédéric Bintsamou, alias Pastor Ntumi, and Dave Mafoula, the youngest candidate in the last presidential election.
President Sassou Nguesso took power in 1979. He was defeated in the first multi-party elections in 1992 by Pascal Lissouba.
