Congo's Nguesso wins 94.82% of votes in landslide victory
Congo's incumbent president Denis Sassou Nguesso secured a decisive victory in the March 15, 2026 presidential election, winning 94.82% of votes according to provisional results from the Ministry of Interior. The official tally shows 2,644,013 valid votes out of 2,681,587 cast, with 84.65% national turnout. International observers led by former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo praised the peaceful, orderly process across 13 of 15 departments, noting no evidence of electoral infractions. Nguesso's dominance was particularly strong in interior departments like Likouala (99%) and Cuvette (95%), while maintaining over 89% support in urban areas like Brazzaville and PointeNoire. Opposition candidates collectively received only 5.2% of votes, with the strongest challenger securing less than 1.5%. The Constitutional Court will formalize results within legal time, confirming Nguesso's fifth term until 2030. This outcome aligns with pre-election predictions of a landslide victory, positioning Nguesso to continue his foreign policy focus on Russian partnerships and regional stability.