Spotlight CONGO Issue dated 27/02/2019

Sassou Nguesso looks beyond the International Monetary Fund to 2021

Denis Sassou Nguesso hopes to reach an accord with the IMF that can keep his chance for reelection. ©Reuters

Decisive for the economic future of the country, the negotiations with Washington may also provide the president with a platform for winning the next presidential election. Analysis.Pre-campaign - Denis Sassou Nguesso, who on 5 February celebrated the 40th anniversary of [...] (612 words)

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