Congo’s Sassou Nguesso sworn in for fifth term
Denis Sassou Nguesso has been sworn in for a fifth term as president of the Republic of Congo.

Denis Sassou Nguesso has been sworn in for a fifth term as president of the Republic of Congo.



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