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Elections in Republic of the Congo
parliamentary republic
Elections in Republic of the Congo: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Anatole Collinet Makosso; the system of government is parliamentary republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Anatole Collinet Makosso live
Head of government - Congolese Party of Labour
Party
Congolese Party of Labour
Head of state
Denis Sassou-Nguesso
Region
Africa
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Next election
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Government
parliamentary republic
Capital
Brazzaville
Population
6 142 180
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of the Republic of the Congo
Established
1960
Currency
Central African CFA franc
Official language
French
Capital
Brazzaville
Region
Africa
Area
342,000 km2
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Election history
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
No recorded transitions.
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Republic of the Congo?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Republic of the Congo?
The head of government is Anatole Collinet Makosso (Congolese Party of Labour).
When was the last election in Republic of the Congo?
The most recent was the Republic of the Congo national assembly election on 31 July 2026.
What type of government does Republic of the Congo have?
Republic of the Congo is a parliamentary republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-09-15.