Denis Sassou-Nguesso

President of the Republic of Congo

Denis Sassou-Nguesso is a Congolese politician who has been the President of the Republic of the Congo since 1979. He has held the position for over 40 years, making him one of the longest-serving heads of state in Africa. Sassou-Nguesso has been a key figure in Congolese politics for decades, serving as Prime Minister and President of the National Assembly. He has been accused of authoritarianism and human rights ab...