The Republic of Congo will officially launch its campaign for the 2026 presidential election, with voting scheduled for Sunday, March 15. The decision was ratified during a cabinet meeting, putting an end to speculation about a possible postponement. The timetable adheres to the constitutional deadlines governing the end of the current presidential term.
The plan includes an early vote for the security forces, scheduled to take place three days before the national election, to ensure their mobilization on election day. The official campaign will begin at the end of February and end the day before the vote, preceded by a period of electoral silence.
Applications are currently being processed and there is a climate of anticipation.
While incumbent President Denis Sassou-Nguesso has been nominated by his party, his candidacy has not yet been formally announced. On the opposing side, several figures have already indicated their intention to run, while other names are circulating without official confirmation.
The authorities insist they will ensure a process that complies with the rules in force, promising an unchanged electoral framework and details to be specified in the coming weeks by the relevant administration. In a closely watched political context, the start of this electoral process is generating both anticipation and vigilance among the population.
