This is a list of presidents of the Republic of the Congo since the formation of the post of president in 1960, to the present day.
A total of six people have served as President of the Republic of the Congo (not counting one acting/interim head of state and two collective presidencies). Additionally, one person, Denis Sassou Nguesso, has served on two non-consecutive occasions.
Term limits
The new constitution in 2015 removed the age limit, reduced the length of presidential term from seven years to five, and extended term limits from two to three terms.[3]
List of officeholders
- Political parties
- Other factions
- Status
Denotes Acting/Interim Head of State
Notes
- ^ Styled as Chairman of the National Council of the Revolution until 19 December 1963.
Timeline
Latest election
See also
References
- ^ Palais présidentiel ou Palais du Peuple
- ^ "The highest and lowest paid African presidents - Business Daily". Business Daily. 27 December 2020.
- ^ Cook, Candace; Siegle, Joseph. "Circumvention of Term Limits Weakens Governance in Africa". Africa Center for Strategic Studies.
- ^ a b c d Elections in Congo-Brazzaville African Elections Database
- ^ May 1979 – Appointment of President Sassou-Ngouesso confirmed – President elected Prime Minister – Ex-President to be tried for Treason. Vol. 25. Congo. May 1979. pp. 29, 628. CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
- ^ "Nov 1984 – Re-election of President – Government changes", Keesing's Record of World Events, volume 30, November 1984, Congo, page 33,201.
- ^ "Aug 1989 – Congo", Keesing's Record of World Events, volume 35, August 1989, Congo, page 36,842.
External links
- World Statesmen (Congo-Brazzaville)