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Fact-check: Recent X posts from March 1-4, 2026, including from campaign accounts and journalists like @glody25 (AFP), confirm Denis Sassou Nguesso launched his presidential campaign in Pointe-Noire with large crowds and media coverage. Web sources like Wikipedia, AP News, and the article's own source Africanews verify the March 15, 2026 election date, Sassou's candidacy among seven candidates, and ongoing controversy, fully consistent with real-time X reporting.
Congo-Brazzaville gears up for controversial March 15 presidential election
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The Republic of Congo is preparing for a controversial presidential election on March 15, with incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso among seven candidates vying for the presidency. Sassou Nguesso launched his campaign in Pointe-Noire, the country's economic capital, drawing large crowds. The election has been described as controversial, raising questions about democratic integrity in the Central African nation.