‘Nothing changes’: Four decades in power, Congo’s Nguesso seeks a new term

Is Republic of Congo’s relative stability a result of gradual democratic consolidation or carefully organised political continuity?

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Brazzaville, Republic of Congo – On main roads and public squares across the Congolese capital, posters are up featuring the seven main candidates vying for president.

But at the Moukondo Market in Brazzaville’s fourth district – between lively discussions, people jostling for space and saleswomen trying to attract customers – many voters are less than enthusiastic about this weekend’s election.

‘Nothing changes’: Four decades in power, Congo’s Nguesso seeks a new term

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