Sassou Nguesso Seeks 4th Term, Opposition Divided

0:00Today is March 11th. Here's what's making headlines worldwide. Dennis Sasu Ingueso, the 82-year-old president of the Republic of Congo, is running for another five-year term in the election set for March 15th. This would extend his grip on power to more than four decades in the oil-rich Central African country. A former paratrooper, Sasu, first took control in 1979 and has led almost non-stop since then, aside from a five-year break in 1990s. He faces six challenges from the opposition, but the field is split, with major parties boycotting and key figures either jailed or abroad. Veterans like 73-year-old lawmakers Joseph Kenombi, Kia, Ambangu, and repeat candidates are pushing for change, while younger ones like 35-year-old engineer Malayne Destin-Gavida-Lango call for fresh leadership. Their platforms highlight economic shifts away from oil, better jobs, less corruption, and fairer governance, though past

1:02showings have been weak, with votes under 1 percent. Analysts sees Sasu cruising to victory amid the disarray as the vote wraps up this week in a nation-hungry first-ability, but short on alternatives. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you. A pillow with built-in sound. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com