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Sassou reins in the North

Concerned about opposition from within his regime, President Sassou Nguesso is cracking down on any hint of dissention in his own support base. [...] (386 words)

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Sassou hatches plan to neutralise Kolelas

Sassou takes softly-softly approach

Sassou takes aim at opposition

Sassou's agenda for 2016

Sassou cleans up ranks of PCT

Sassou redraws his security circle

Sassou focuses on 2016

Armed Forces: Objective 2016

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Sassou keeps eye on presidential goal

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